Amelia vs Cynthia

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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Cynthia

Girl #827 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Mount Cynthus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#827
Total SSA Count
331
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cindy, Cyndi, Cyn

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cynthia Rank #827

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #827 for Cynthia.

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

Cynthia ___

  • Cynthia Marie
  • Cynthia Ann
  • Cynthia Louise
  • Cynthia Grace
  • Cynthia Jean
  • Cynthia Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cynthia

Patricia Sandra Deborah Gregory Ronald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cynthia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cynthia at #827 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cynthia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cynthia means "woman from Mount Cynthus" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Cynthia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Cynthia is primarily a girl name.

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