Amelia vs Circe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Circe

Girl #4,826 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to circle, to spin"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,826
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cir, Ciy, Ciie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Circe Rank #4,826

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4826 for Circe.

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

Circe ___

  • Circe Moon
  • Circe Wren
  • Circe Belle
  • Circe Jade
  • Circe Rose
  • Circe Fern

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Circe

Medea Calypso Ariadne Perseus Orpheus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Circe more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Circe at #4826 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Circe mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Circe means "to circle, to spin" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Circe boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Circe is primarily a girl name.

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