Amelia vs Dody

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

Dody

Girl #14,916 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek via Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,916
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dot, Dee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Dody Rank #14,916

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #14916 for Dody.

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

Dody ___

  • Dody Mae
  • Dody June
  • Dody Lynn
  • Dody Rose
  • Dody Claire
  • Dody Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Dody

Dolly Betty Patty Bobby Freddie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dody more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dody at #14916 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dody mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dody means "gift of God" (Greek via Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Dody boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Dody is primarily a girl name.

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