Amelia vs Emily

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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Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
5,955
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Millie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Emily Rank #25

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #25 for Emily.

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

Emily ___

  • Emily Rose
  • Emily Grace
  • Emily Claire
  • Emily Jane
  • Emily Anne
  • Emily Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Emily more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Emily at #25 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Emily mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Emily boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Emily is primarily a girl name.

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