Amelia vs Dorothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Dorothy Rank #431

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #431 for Dorothy.

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

Dorothy ___

  • Dorothy Jane
  • Dorothy Rose
  • Dorothy Mae
  • Dorothy Grace
  • Dorothy Louise
  • Dorothy Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Dorothy

Eleanor Hazel Mabel Walter Clarence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dorothy more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dorothy at #431 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dorothy mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dorothy means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Dorothy boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Dorothy is primarily a girl name.

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