Amelia vs Dora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dora

Girl #2,603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Spanish Eastern European Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,603
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dor, Dorie, Dodo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Dora Rank #2,603

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2603 for Dora.

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

Dora ___

  • Dora Rose
  • Dora Jane
  • Dora Mae
  • Dora Grace
  • Dora Louise
  • Dora Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Dora

Cora Nora Flora Mabel Ada

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dora more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dora at #2603 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dora mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dora means "gift" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Dora boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Dora is primarily a girl name.

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