Amelia vs Darice

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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Darice

Girl #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holding firm to goodness (feminine of Darius)"

Origin: Old Persian Darayavahush

Cultural Roots

American African American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,273
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dari, Risa, Dee

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Darice Rank #4,273

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4273 for Darice.

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

Darice ___

  • Darice Nicole
  • Darice Marie
  • Darice Simone
  • Darice Elise
  • Darice Lynn
  • Darice Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Darice

Denise Candice Clarice Darius Marcus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Darice more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Darice at #4273 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Darice mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Darice means "holding firm to goodness (feminine of Darius)" (Old Persian Darayavahush origin).

Are Amelia and Darice boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Darice is primarily a girl name.

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