Amelia vs Elisabeth

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Elisabeth Rank #906

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #906 for Elisabeth.

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

Elisabeth ___

  • Elisabeth Anne
  • Elisabeth Grace
  • Elisabeth Marie
  • Elisabeth Rose
  • Elisabeth Claire
  • Elisabeth Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Elisabeth

Charlotte Eleanor Josephine Margaret Heinrich

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Elisabeth more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Elisabeth at #906 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Elisabeth mean?

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

Are Amelia and Elisabeth boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Elisabeth is primarily a girl name.

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