Amelia vs Clea

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

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Clea

Girl #5,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"short form of Cleopatra"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,323
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Clea Rank #5,323

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5323 for Clea.

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

Clea ___

  • Clea Rose
  • Clea Jane
  • Clea Marie
  • Clea Anne
  • Clea Belle
  • Clea Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Clea

Orion Daphne Phoebe Felix Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Clea more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Clea at #5323 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Clea mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Clea means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Clea boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Clea is primarily a girl name.

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