Amelia vs Ebony

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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Ebony

Girl #5,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"black, dark hardwood"

Origin: Egyptian via Greek

Cultural Roots

African-American American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,579
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eb, Ebbie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ebony Rank #5,579

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5579 for Ebony.

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

Ebony ___

  • Ebony Rose
  • Ebony Grace
  • Ebony Marie
  • Ebony Nicole
  • Ebony Renee
  • Ebony Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ebony

Ivory Diamond Crystal Jade Amber

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ebony more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ebony at #5579 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ebony mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ebony means "black, dark hardwood" (Egyptian via Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Ebony boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ebony is primarily a girl name.

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