Amelia vs Brianna

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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Brianna

Girl #181 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, virtuous, honorable"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#181
Total SSA Count
1,673
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bri, Bree, Anna

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Brianna Rank #181

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #181 for Brianna.

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

Brianna ___

  • Brianna Marie
  • Brianna Lynn
  • Brianna Grace
  • Brianna Nicole
  • Brianna Rose
  • Brianna Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Brianna

Connor Ryan Shannon Caitlin Brendan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Brianna more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Brianna at #181 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Brianna mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Brianna means "strong, virtuous, honorable" (Irish origin).

Are Amelia and Brianna boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Brianna is primarily a girl name.

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