Amelia vs Emmaus

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Emmaus Rank #5,757

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5757 for Emmaus.

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

Emmaus ___

  • Emmaus James
  • Emmaus John
  • Emmaus Luke
  • Emmaus Paul
  • Emmaus David
  • Emmaus Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Emmaus

Ezra Elias Miriam Naomi Tobias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Emmaus more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Emmaus at #5757 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Emmaus mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Emmaus means "hot springs, warm wells" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Emmaus boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Emmaus is primarily a boy name.

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