Amelia vs Elias

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

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Elias

Boy #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Scandinavian German Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
7,653
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Elias Rank #25

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #25 for Elias.

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

Elias ___

  • Elias James
  • Elias Cole
  • Elias Thomas
  • Elias Grey
  • Elias River
  • Elias John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Elias

Ezra Tobias Iris Silas Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Elias more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Elias at #25 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Elias mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Elias means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Elias boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Elias is primarily a boy name.

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