Amelia vs Cecilia

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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Cecilia

Girl #123 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,238
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cece, Celia, Ceci

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cecilia Rank #123

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #123 for Cecilia.

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

Cecilia ___

  • Cecilia Rose
  • Cecilia Jane
  • Cecilia Grace
  • Cecilia Louise
  • Cecilia Marie
  • Cecilia Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cecilia

Sebastian Raphael Sylvia Augustine Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cecilia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cecilia at #123 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cecilia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Cecilia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Cecilia is primarily a girl name.

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