Amelia vs Emely

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

✓ All Clear
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Emely

Girl #425 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"industrious, striving"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish English American Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#425
Total SSA Count
723
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Emi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Emely Rank #425

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #425 for Emely.

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

Emely ___

  • Emely Grace
  • Emely Rose
  • Emely Marie
  • Emely Sofia
  • Emely Lynn
  • Emely Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Emely

Isabella Sofia Emma Lucas Ethan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Emely more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Emely at #425 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Emely mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Emely means "industrious, striving" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Emely boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Emely is primarily a girl name.

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