Amelia vs Estela

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

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Estela

Girl #1,753 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"star"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,753
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Estie, Ela, Tela

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Estela Rank #1,753

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1753 for Estela.

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

Estela ___

  • Estela Marie
  • Estela Rosa
  • Estela Clara
  • Estela Grace
  • Estela Luna
  • Estela Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Estela

Lucia Carmen Sofia Diego Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Estela more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Estela at #1753 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Estela mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Estela means "star" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Estela boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Estela is primarily a girl name.

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