Amelia vs Clarke

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
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Clarke

Girl #1,872 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"scribe, secretary, scholar"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,872
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cla, Clar, Clary

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Clarke Rank #1,872

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1872 for Clarke.

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

Clarke ___

  • Clarke Rose
  • Clarke Jane
  • Clarke Anne
  • Clarke Louise
  • Clarke Quinn
  • Clarke Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Clarke

Blake Quinn Sloane Hayes Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Clarke more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Clarke at #1872 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Clarke mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Clarke means "scribe, secretary, scholar" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Clarke boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Clarke is primarily a girl name.

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