Amelia vs Courtney

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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Courtney

Girl #1,992 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the domain of Curtius"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,992
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Court, Cort

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Courtney Rank #1,992

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1992 for Courtney.

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

Courtney ___

  • Courtney Marie
  • Courtney Anne
  • Courtney Elizabeth
  • Courtney Lee
  • Courtney Nicole
  • Courtney Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Courtney

Brittany Ashley Tyler Brandon Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Courtney more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Courtney at #1992 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Courtney mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Courtney means "from the domain of Curtius" (Norman French origin).

Are Amelia and Courtney boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Courtney is primarily a girl name.

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