Amelia vs Claudia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Claudia

Girl #1,091 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lame, the lame one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish German English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,091
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clau, Claudi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Claudia Rank #1,091

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1091 for Claudia.

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

Claudia ___

  • Claudia Marie
  • Claudia Rose
  • Claudia Elena
  • Claudia Sofia
  • Claudia Victoria
  • Claudia Renata

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Claudia

Marco Adriana Luca Valentina Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Claudia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Claudia at #1091 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Claudia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Claudia means "lame, the lame one" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Claudia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Claudia is primarily a girl name.

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