Amelia vs Dolores

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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Dolores

Girl #3,167 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sorrows, pains"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Filipino Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,167
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lola, Lolita, Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Dolores Rank #3,167

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3167 for Dolores.

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

Dolores ___

  • Dolores Grace
  • Dolores Mae
  • Dolores Rose
  • Dolores Ann
  • Dolores Elena
  • Dolores Carmen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Dolores

Carmen Esperanza Rosario Isabel Luis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dolores more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dolores at #3167 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dolores mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dolores means "sorrows, pains" (Spanish origin).

Are Amelia and Dolores boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Dolores is primarily a girl name.

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