Amelia vs Elena

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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Elena

Girl #45 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Bright, shining light; torch"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Russian Romanian Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#45
Total SSA Count
4,567
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Ella, Lena

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Elena Rank #45

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #45 for Elena.

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

Elena ___

  • Elena Rose
  • Elena Grace
  • Elena Marie
  • Elena Sofia
  • Elena Claire
  • Elena Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Elena

Sofia Isabella Catalina Marco Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Elena more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Elena at #45 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Elena mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Elena means "Bright, shining light; torch" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Elena boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Elena is primarily a girl name.

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