Amelia vs Della

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

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Della

Girl #579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#579
Total SSA Count
518
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dell, Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Della Rank #579

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #579 for Della.

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

Della ___

  • Della Rose
  • Della June
  • Della Mae
  • Della Pearl
  • Della Grace
  • Della Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Della

Vera Mabel Walter Ralph Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Della more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Della at #579 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Della mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Della means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Della boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Della is primarily a girl name.

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