Amelia vs Elly

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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Elly

Girl #1,731 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,731
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

23 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Elly Rank #1,731

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1731 for Elly.

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

Elly ___

  • Elly Grace
  • Elly Rose
  • Elly Jane
  • Elly May
  • Elly Faith
  • Elly Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Elly

Henry Oliver Lily Maisie Charlie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Elly more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Elly at #1731 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Elly mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Elly means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Elly boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Elly is primarily a girl name.

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