Amelia vs Dace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dace

Boy #5,742 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Baltic traditional name, possibly related to David meaning beloved"

Origin: Latvian

Cultural Roots

Latvian Baltic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,742
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dac

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Dace Rank #5,742

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5742 for Dace.

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

Dace ___

  • Dace James
  • Dace John
  • Dace Erik
  • Dace Karl
  • Dace Leon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Dace

Janis Marta Anita Andris Ruta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dace more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dace at #5742 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dace mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dace means "Baltic traditional name, possibly related to David meaning beloved" (Latvian origin).

Are Amelia and Dace boy or girl names?

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

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