Amelia vs Ennis

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

Ennis

Boy #6,096 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"island"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,096
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
En

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ennis Rank #6,096

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6096 for Ennis.

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

Ennis ___

  • Ennis James
  • Ennis Patrick
  • Ennis Michael
  • Ennis Thomas
  • Ennis Conor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ennis

Declan Finn Cormac Siobhan Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ennis more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ennis at #6096 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ennis mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ennis means "island" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Ennis boy or girl names?

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

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