Amelia vs Esmee

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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Esmee

Girl #3,736 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"esteemed, valued"

Origin: Old French from Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Scottish Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,736
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ez, Essie, Mae

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Esmee Rank #3,736

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3736 for Esmee.

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

Esmee ___

  • Esmee Rose
  • Esmee Louise
  • Esmee Claire
  • Esmee Wren
  • Esmee Pearl
  • Esmee Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Esmee

Ottoline Cordelia Blythe Caspian Rafferty

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Esmee more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Esmee at #3736 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Esmee mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Esmee means "esteemed, valued" (Old French from Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Esmee boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Esmee is primarily a girl name.

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