Amelia vs Cordelia

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

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Cordelia

Girl #1,065 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"jewel of the sea"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English Irish Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,065
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cordie, Delia, Cora

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cordelia Rank #1,065

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1065 for Cordelia.

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

Cordelia ___

  • Cordelia Rose
  • Cordelia Jane
  • Cordelia Grace
  • Cordelia Marie
  • Cordelia Kate
  • Cordelia Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cordelia

Beatrice Cecily Edmund Jasper Imogen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cordelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cordelia at #1065 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cordelia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cordelia means "jewel of the sea" (Celtic origin).

Are Amelia and Cordelia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Cordelia is primarily a girl name.

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