Amelia vs Darise

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

Darise

Girl #64,873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"possessing goodness"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#64,873
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dari, Ris, Risa

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Darise Rank #64,873

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #64873 for Darise.

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

Darise ___

  • Darise Nicole
  • Darise Marie
  • Darise Simone
  • Darise Renee
  • Darise Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Darise

Latisha Monique Janelle Rashida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Darise more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Darise at #64873 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Darise mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Darise means "possessing goodness" (Persian origin).

Are Amelia and Darise boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Darise is primarily a girl name.

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