Amelia vs Diego

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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Diego

Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#145
Total SSA Count
2,506
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Di, Diegito

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Diego Rank #145

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #145 for Diego.

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

Diego ___

  • Diego Luis
  • Diego Carlos
  • Diego Alejandro
  • Diego Miguel
  • Diego Antonio
  • Diego Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Diego

Mateo Isabella Sofia Lucas Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Diego more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Diego at #145 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Diego mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Diego means "beloved, may God protect" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Diego boy or girl names?

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

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