Amelia vs Brimley

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Brimley

Girl #25,496 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thornbush clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,496
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bri, Brim, Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Brimley Rank #25,496

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #25496 for Brimley.

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

Brimley ___

  • Brimley Rose
  • Brimley Jane
  • Brimley Mae
  • Brimley Grace
  • Brimley Quinn
  • Brimley Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Brimley

Brinley Finley Hartley Hadley Bromley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Brimley more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Brimley at #25496 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Brimley mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Brimley means "thornbush clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Brimley boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Brimley is primarily a girl name.

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