Amelia vs Calise

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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Calise

Girl #6,682 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, lovely"

Origin: Greek kalos via French

Cultural Roots

American French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,682
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cali, Callie, Lise

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Calise Rank #6,682

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6682 for Calise.

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

Calise ___

  • Calise Marie
  • Calise Anne
  • Calise Elaine
  • Calise Renee
  • Calise Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Calise

Elise Calista Anise Lise Marise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Calise more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Calise at #6682 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Calise mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Calise means "beautiful, lovely" (Greek kalos via French origin).

Are Amelia and Calise boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Calise is primarily a girl name.

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