Amelia vs Celesta

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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Celesta

Girl #39,141 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly, of the sky"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Italian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,141
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cela, Celeste, Lesta

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Celesta Rank #39,141

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #39141 for Celesta.

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

Celesta ___

  • Celesta Marie
  • Celesta Grace
  • Celesta Anne
  • Celesta Louise
  • Celesta Joy
  • Celesta Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Celesta

Celestine Aurora Stella Luna Seraphina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Celesta more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Celesta at #39141 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Celesta mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Celesta means "heavenly, of the sky" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Celesta boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Celesta is primarily a girl name.

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