Amelia vs Brenna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Brenna

Girl #2,068 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"raven, dark-haired one"

Origin: Irish/Celtic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,068
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bren, Bree

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Brenna Rank #2,068

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2068 for Brenna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Brenna ___

  • Brenna Rose
  • Brenna Mae
  • Brenna Kate
  • Brenna Claire
  • Brenna Lynn
  • Brenna Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Brenna

Fiona Declan Niamh Cormac Maeve

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Brenna more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Brenna at #2068 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Brenna mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Brenna means "raven, dark-haired one" (Irish/Celtic origin).

Are Amelia and Brenna boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Brenna is primarily a girl name.

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