Amelia vs Cecile

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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Cecile

Girl #5,912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blind (from Latin caecus)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Scandinavian Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,912
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cece, Cici

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cecile Rank #5,912

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5912 for Cecile.

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

Cecile ___

  • Cecile Anne
  • Cecile Marie
  • Cecile Louise
  • Cecile Rose
  • Cecile Claire
  • Cecile Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cecile

Adele Amelie Henri Marcel Camille

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cecile more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cecile at #5912 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cecile mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cecile means "blind (from Latin caecus)" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Cecile boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Cecile is primarily a girl name.

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