Amelia vs Darla

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
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Darla

Girl #1,030 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"darling, beloved one"

Origin: Old English 'deorling'

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,030
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Darla Rank #1,030

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1030 for Darla.

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

Darla ___

  • Darla Mae
  • Darla Jean
  • Darla Ann
  • Darla Sue
  • Darla Lynn
  • Darla Kay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Darla

Darlene Donna Debbie Dean Dale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Darla more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Darla at #1030 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Darla mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Darla means "darling, beloved one" (Old English 'deorling' origin).

Are Amelia and Darla boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Darla is primarily a girl name.

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