Amelia vs Ellery

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
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Ellery

Girl #1,328 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"elder tree island"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,328
Total SSA Count
172
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, El, Elle

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ellery Rank #1,328

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1328 for Ellery.

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

Ellery ___

  • Ellery Jane
  • Ellery Mae
  • Ellery Rose
  • Ellery Grace
  • Ellery Ann
  • Ellery Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ellery

Avery Emery Hadley Piper Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ellery more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ellery at #1328 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ellery mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Ellery boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ellery is primarily a girl name.

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