Amelia vs Chance

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Chance Rank #419

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #419 for Chance.

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

Chance ___

  • Chance Michael
  • Chance Edward
  • Chance Alexander
  • Chance William
  • Chance Thomas
  • Chance Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Chance

Chase Ace Blaze River Ember

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Chance more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Chance at #419 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Chance mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Chance means "good fortune, luck" (Old French origin).

Are Amelia and Chance boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Chance is primarily a boy name.

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