Amelia vs Cheyenne

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

Cheyenne

Girl #871 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"people of a different speech, alien speakers"

Origin: Lakota Sioux

Cultural Roots

American Native American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#871
Total SSA Count
310
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Chey

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cheyenne Rank #871

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #871 for Cheyenne.

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

Cheyenne ___

  • Cheyenne Rose
  • Cheyenne Marie
  • Cheyenne Ann
  • Cheyenne Lynn
  • Cheyenne Renee
  • Cheyenne Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cheyenne

Dakota Sierra Savannah Cody Austin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cheyenne more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cheyenne at #871 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cheyenne mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cheyenne means "people of a different speech, alien speakers" (Lakota Sioux origin).

Are Amelia and Cheyenne boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Cheyenne is primarily a girl name.

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