Amelia vs Cloris

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

Cloris

Girl #68,804 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blooming, goddess of flowers"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68,804
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cloris Rank #68,804

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #68804 for Cloris.

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

Cloris ___

  • Cloris Anne
  • Cloris Marie
  • Cloris Jane
  • Cloris Ruth
  • Cloris Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cloris

Doris Flora Iris Myrtle Gladys

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cloris more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cloris at #68804 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cloris mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cloris means "blooming, goddess of flowers" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Cloris boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Cloris is primarily a girl name.

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