Amelia vs Clarissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarissa

Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

Cultural Roots

English Italian American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,160
Total SSA Count
207
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clar, Rissa, Clary

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Clarissa Rank #1,160

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1160 for Clarissa.

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

Clarissa ___

  • Clarissa Jane
  • Clarissa Rose
  • Clarissa Anne
  • Clarissa Elizabeth
  • Clarissa Violet
  • Clarissa Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Clarissa

Araminta Cordelia Sebastian Lysander Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Clarissa more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Clarissa at #1160 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Clarissa mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin).

Are Amelia and Clarissa boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Clarissa is primarily a girl name.

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