Amelia vs Defne

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

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Defne

Girl #4,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel, bay tree"

Origin: Greek via Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish Greek Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,298
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Def

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Defne Rank #4,298

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4298 for Defne.

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

Defne ___

  • Defne Su
  • Defne Nil
  • Defne Yaz
  • Defne Nur
  • Defne Ipek
  • Defne Sera

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Defne

Ayla Elif Yaren Asya Leyla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Defne more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Defne at #4298 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Defne mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Defne means "laurel, bay tree" (Greek via Turkish origin).

Are Amelia and Defne boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Defne is primarily a girl name.

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