Amelia vs Esmay

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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Esmay

Girl #6,334 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Esteemed, beloved"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Dutch French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,334
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ez, Mae, Essie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Esmay Rank #6,334

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6334 for Esmay.

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

Esmay ___

  • Esmay Rose
  • Esmay Claire
  • Esmay Violet
  • Esmay June
  • Esmay Pearl
  • Esmay Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Esmay

Isadora Clementine Rafferty Sylvie Arlo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Esmay more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Esmay at #6334 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Esmay mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Esmay means "Esteemed, beloved" (Old French origin).

Are Amelia and Esmay boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Esmay is primarily a girl name.

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