Amelia vs Fae

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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Fae

Girl #4,269 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fairy, enchanted being"

Origin: Old French fée

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,269
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Fae Rank #4,269

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4269 for Fae.

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

Fae ___

  • Fae Eleanor
  • Fae Aurora
  • Fae Isabelle
  • Fae Rosalind
  • Fae Celestine
  • Fae Vivienne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Fae

Wren Iris Sage Rowan Lark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Fae more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Fae at #4269 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Fae mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Fae means "fairy, enchanted being" (Old French fée origin).

Are Amelia and Fae boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Fae is primarily a girl name.

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