Amelia vs Charlie

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
Charlie Rank #140

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #140 for Charlie.

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

Charlie ___

  • Charlie Mae
  • Charlie Rose
  • Charlie Jane
  • Charlie Grace
  • Charlie Ann
  • Charlie Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Charlie

Wyatt Finn Oliver Stella Millie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Charlie more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Charlie at #140 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Charlie mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Charlie means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Charlie boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Charlie is primarily a girl name.

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