Amelia vs Celia

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

Playground Safety Score

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Celia

Girl #734 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heaven, the sky"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Italian Spanish English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#734
Total SSA Count
382
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ceil, Cee, Lia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Celia Rank #734

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #734 for Celia.

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

Celia ___

  • Celia Rose
  • Celia Grace
  • Celia Anne
  • Celia Jane
  • Celia Mae
  • Celia Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Celia

Felix Julian Cordelia Viola Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Celia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Celia at #734 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Celia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Celia means "heaven, the sky" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Celia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Celia is primarily a girl name.

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