Amelia vs Dayton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dayton

Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,190
Total SSA Count
173
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Dayton Rank #1,190

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1190 for Dayton.

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

Dayton ___

  • Dayton James
  • Dayton Lee
  • Dayton Cole
  • Dayton Reid
  • Dayton Alexander
  • Dayton Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Dayton

Payton Clayton Hudson Colton Layton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dayton more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dayton mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Dayton boy or girl names?

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

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