Amelia vs Elma

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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Elma

Girl #4,584 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"apple"

Origin: Turkish/Bosnian

Cultural Roots

German Turkish Bosnian English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,584
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie, Elly

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Elma Rank #4,584

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4584 for Elma.

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

Elma ___

  • Elma Rose
  • Elma Jane
  • Elma Grace
  • Elma May
  • Elma Ruth
  • Elma Bea

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Elma

Alma Marta Frida Esther Erna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Elma more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Elma at #4584 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Elma mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Elma means "apple" (Turkish/Bosnian origin).

Are Amelia and Elma boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Elma is primarily a girl name.

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