Amelia vs Ellia

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

Ellia

Girl #2,034 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"all, completely (Germanic)"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,034
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, El, Lia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ellia Rank #2,034

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2034 for Ellia.

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

Ellia ___

  • Ellia Grace
  • Ellia Mae
  • Ellia Rose
  • Ellia Jane
  • Ellia Kate
  • Ellia Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ellia

Aria Clara Nora Sebastian Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ellia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ellia at #2034 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ellia mean?

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

Are Amelia and Ellia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ellia is primarily a girl name.

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