Amelia vs Emilia

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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Emilia

Girl #43 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Rival; to emulate; eager"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English Swedish Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43
Total SSA Count
4,634
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Emi, Mia, Milly

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Emilia Rank #43

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #43 for Emilia.

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

Emilia ___

  • Emilia Rose
  • Emilia Grace
  • Emilia Jane
  • Emilia Claire
  • Emilia Kate
  • Emilia Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Emilia

Sofia Isabella Olivia Marco Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Emilia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Emilia at #43 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Emilia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Emilia means "Rival; to emulate; eager" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Emilia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Emilia is primarily a girl name.

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