Amelia vs Esmeralda

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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Esmeralda

Girl #350 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"emerald (gemstone)"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American French Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#350
Total SSA Count
891
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Esme, Esmy, Alda

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Esmeralda Rank #350

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #350 for Esmeralda.

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

Esmeralda ___

  • Esmeralda Rose
  • Esmeralda Maria
  • Esmeralda Grace
  • Esmeralda Sofia
  • Esmeralda Elena
  • Esmeralda Lucia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Esmeralda

Diego Miguel Isabella Rafael Catalina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Esmeralda more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Esmeralda at #350 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Esmeralda mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Esmeralda means "emerald (gemstone)" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Amelia and Esmeralda boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Esmeralda is primarily a girl name.

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