Amelia vs Ellison

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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Ellison

Girl #1,069 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Ellis, descendant of Elias"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,069
Total SSA Count
232
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Ellis, Elle

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ellison Rank #1,069

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1069 for Ellison.

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

Ellison ___

  • Ellison Mae
  • Ellison Grace
  • Ellison Jane
  • Ellison Rose
  • Ellison Kate
  • Ellison Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ellison

Hudson Parker Harrison Avery Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ellison more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ellison at #1069 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ellison mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis, descendant of Elias" (English origin).

Are Amelia and Ellison boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ellison is primarily a girl name.

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