Amelia vs Elisa

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

Elisa

Girl #434 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#434
Total SSA Count
712
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lisa, Eli, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Elisa Rank #434

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #434 for Elisa.

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

Elisa ___

  • Elisa Marie
  • Elisa Grace
  • Elisa Sofia
  • Elisa Rose
  • Elisa Valentina
  • Elisa Lucia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Elisa

Isabella Valentina Sofia Marco Luca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Elisa more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Elisa at #434 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Elisa mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Elisa means "pledged to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Elisa boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Elisa is primarily a girl name.

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