Amelia vs Ember

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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Ember

Girl #137 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ember, smoldering remnant"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#137
Total SSA Count
2,172
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ember Rank #137

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #137 for Ember.

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

Ember ___

  • Ember Rose
  • Ember Jade
  • Ember Skye
  • Ember Wren
  • Ember Faye
  • Ember Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ember

Ash Blaze Storm Hazel Willow

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ember more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ember at #137 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ember mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ember means "ember, smoldering remnant" (Old Norse origin).

Are Amelia and Ember boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ember is primarily a girl name.

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