Amelia vs Cecelia

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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Cecelia

Girl #568 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish Irish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#568
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cece, Celia, Ceci

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cecelia Rank #568

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #568 for Cecelia.

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

Cecelia ___

  • Cecelia Rose
  • Cecelia Marie
  • Cecelia Jane
  • Cecelia Grace
  • Cecelia Violet
  • Cecelia Elaine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cecelia

Sebastian Vivienne Cornelius Beatrice Ignatius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cecelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cecelia at #568 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cecelia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cecelia means "of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Cecelia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Cecelia is primarily a girl name.

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