Amelia vs Donna

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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Donna

Girl #1,937 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lady, woman"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,937
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Don, Donnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Donna Rank #1,937

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1937 for Donna.

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

Donna ___

  • Donna Marie
  • Donna Jean
  • Donna Lynn
  • Donna Lee
  • Donna Jo
  • Donna Kay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Donna

Linda Sandra Barbara Dennis Larry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Donna more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Donna at #1937 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Donna mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Donna means "lady, woman" (Italian origin).

Are Amelia and Donna boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Donna is primarily a girl name.

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