Amelia vs Dallas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dallas

Boy #243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow dwelling, water meadow"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#243
Total SSA Count
1,448
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Dallas Rank #243

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #243 for Dallas.

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

Dallas ___

  • Dallas James
  • Dallas Wyatt
  • Dallas Cole
  • Dallas Reid
  • Dallas Hunter
  • Dallas Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Dallas

Austin Denver Weston Savannah Cheyenne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dallas more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dallas at #243 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dallas mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Dallas boy or girl names?

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

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