Amelia vs Cade

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cade Rank #272

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #272 for Cade.

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

Cade ___

  • Cade James
  • Cade William
  • Cade Thomas
  • Cade Lee
  • Cade Allen
  • Cade Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cade

Cole Beau Tate Sloane Reese

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cade more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cade mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Cade boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Cade is primarily a boy name.

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