Amelia vs Elyse

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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Elyse

Girl #748 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#748
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ely, Lys

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Elyse Rank #748

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #748 for Elyse.

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

Elyse ___

  • Elyse Marie
  • Elyse Anne
  • Elyse Claire
  • Elyse Rose
  • Elyse Grace
  • Elyse Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Elyse

Elise Lisette Danielle Claire Juliet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Elyse more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Elyse at #748 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Elyse mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Elyse means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Elyse boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Elyse is primarily a girl name.

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