Amelia vs Emry

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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Emry

Girl #1,784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home strength"

Origin: Germanic Amalric via Old French Émeri

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,784
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Em, Emmie, Emz

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Emry Rank #1,784

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1784 for Emry.

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

Emry ___

  • Emry Jane
  • Emry Rose
  • Emry Grace
  • Emry Claire
  • Emry Kate
  • Emry Fern

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Emry

Ivy Wren Finn Archer Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Emry more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Emry at #1784 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Emry mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Emry means "home strength" (Germanic Amalric via Old French Émeri origin).

Are Amelia and Emry boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Emry is primarily a girl name.

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