Amelia vs Elsie

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

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Elsie

Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#155
Total SSA Count
1,901
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Els, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Elsie Rank #155

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #155 for Elsie.

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

Elsie ___

  • Elsie Mae
  • Elsie Rose
  • Elsie Jane
  • Elsie Kate
  • Elsie Grace
  • Elsie Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Elsie

Archie Bertie Hazel Poppy Ned

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Elsie more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Elsie at #155 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Elsie mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin).

Are Amelia and Elsie boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Elsie is primarily a girl name.

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