Amelia vs Craig

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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Craig

Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,840
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cra, Cry, Crie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Craig Rank #1,840

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1840 for Craig.

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

Craig ___

  • Craig James
  • Craig Lee
  • Craig Anthony
  • Craig Michael
  • Craig Thomas
  • Craig David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Craig more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Craig mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Amelia and Craig boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Craig is primarily a boy name.

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