Amelia vs Esmerelda

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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Esmerelda

Girl #4,331 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"emerald (precious green gemstone)"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese English Romani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,331
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Esme, Elda, Esmer

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Esmerelda Rank #4,331

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4331 for Esmerelda.

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

Esmerelda ___

  • Esmerelda Rose
  • Esmerelda Grace
  • Esmerelda Marie
  • Esmerelda Jane
  • Esmerelda Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Esmerelda

Isadora Evangeline Raphael Celestine Aurelio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Esmerelda more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Esmerelda at #4331 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Esmerelda mean?

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

Are Amelia and Esmerelda boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Esmerelda is primarily a girl name.

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