Amelia vs Elise

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elise

Girl #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#252
Total SSA Count
1,266
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lis

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Elise Rank #252

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #252 for Elise.

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

Elise ___

  • Elise Marie
  • Elise Rose
  • Elise Claire
  • Elise Sophie
  • Elise Grace
  • Elise Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Elise

Claire Sophie Amelie Jules Henri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Elise more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Elise at #252 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Elise mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Elise means "God is my oath" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Amelia and Elise boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Elise is primarily a girl name.

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