Amelia vs Cyrus

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cyrus Rank #255

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #255 for Cyrus.

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

Cyrus ___

  • Cyrus James
  • Cyrus Alexander
  • Cyrus Lee
  • Cyrus Andrew
  • Cyrus Thomas
  • Cyrus William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cyrus

Darius Leila Cassia Orion Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cyrus more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cyrus mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Amelia and Cyrus boy or girl names?

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

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