Amelia vs Elissa

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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Elissa

Girl #1,529 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Italian Lebanese Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,529
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lisa, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Elissa Rank #1,529

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1529 for Elissa.

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

Elissa ___

  • Elissa Rose
  • Elissa Ann
  • Elissa Marie
  • Elissa Joy
  • Elissa Kate
  • Elissa Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Elissa

Isabella Adriana Celeste Sebastian Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Elissa more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Elissa at #1529 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Elissa mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Elissa means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Elissa boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Elissa is primarily a girl name.

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