Amelia vs Day

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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Day

Girl #14,900 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"daylight, brightness"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,900
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Day Rank #14,900

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #14900 for Day.

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

Day ___

  • Day Marie
  • Day Lynn
  • Day Anne
  • Day Grace
  • Day Hope
  • Day Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Day

Night Dawn Sun Ember Skye

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Day more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Day at #14900 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Day mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Day means "daylight, brightness" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Day boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Day is primarily a girl name.

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