Amelia vs Eva

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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Eva

Girl #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"breath of life, to breathe"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian German Scandinavian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#120
Total SSA Count
2,296
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Evie, Eve

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Eva Rank #120

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #120 for Eva.

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

Eva ___

  • Eva Marie
  • Eva Rose
  • Eva Grace
  • Eva Louise
  • Eva Claire
  • Eva Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Eva

Luca Mia Leo Isla Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Eva more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Eva at #120 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Eva mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Eva means "breath of life, to breathe" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Eva boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Eva is primarily a girl name.

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