Amelia vs Down

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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Down

Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Northern Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#63,580
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Down Rank #63,580

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #63580 for Down.

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

Down ___

  • Down Marie
  • Down Rose
  • Down Claire
  • Down Grace
  • Down Anne
  • Down Fiona

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Down

Kerry Clare Tyrone Antrim Fermanagh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Down more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Down mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Down boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Down is primarily a girl name.

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