Amelia vs Emilie

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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Emilie

Girl #1,386 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, industrious"

Origin: Latin Aemilius/aemulus

Cultural Roots

French German Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,386
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Mili

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Emilie Rank #1,386

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1386 for Emilie.

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

Emilie ___

  • Emilie Rose
  • Emilie Claire
  • Emilie Louise
  • Emilie Grace
  • Emilie Marie
  • Emilie Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Emilie

Charlotte Sophie Elise Hugo Louis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Emilie more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Emilie at #1386 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Emilie mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Emilie means "rival, industrious" (Latin Aemilius/aemulus origin).

Are Amelia and Emilie boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Emilie is primarily a girl name.

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