Amelia vs Ema

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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Ema

Girl #1,565 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Slavic Japanese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,565
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ema Rank #1,565

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1565 for Ema.

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

Ema ___

  • Ema Rose
  • Ema Grace
  • Ema Louise
  • Ema Sofia
  • Ema Isabelle
  • Ema Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ema

Luca Mia Leo Sofia Noah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ema more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ema at #1565 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ema mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ema means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Ema boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ema is primarily a girl name.

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