Amelia vs Eliza

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

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Eliza

Girl #118 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is abundance"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#118
Total SSA Count
2,303
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liza, Eli, Lizzie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Eliza Rank #118

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #118 for Eliza.

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

Eliza ___

  • Eliza Jane
  • Eliza Rose
  • Eliza Grace
  • Eliza Mae
  • Eliza Catherine
  • Eliza Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Eliza

Henry Theodore Clara Beatrice Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Eliza more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Eliza at #118 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Eliza mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Eliza means "my God is abundance" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Eliza boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Eliza is primarily a girl name.

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