Amelia vs Dorthella

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

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Dorthella

Girl #68,313 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #68,313
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Dor, Dort, Dorty

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3

Dorthella Rank #68,313

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #68313 for Dorthella.

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

Dorthella ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dorthella more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dorthella at #68313 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dorthella mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Dorthella boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Dorthella is primarily a girl name.

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