Amelia vs Ella

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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Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

Cultural Roots

English German Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
5,685
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ella Rank #30

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #30 for Ella.

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

Ella ___

  • Ella Grace
  • Ella Rose
  • Ella Mae
  • Ella Jane
  • Ella Claire
  • Ella Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ella more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ella at #30 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ella mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are Amelia and Ella boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ella is primarily a girl name.

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