Amelia vs Fair

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

All Clear

Fair

Boy #38,155 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"just, equitable"

Origin: Old English fæger

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,155
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Fair Rank #38,155

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #38155 for Fair.

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

Fair ___

  • Fair Thomas
  • Fair James
  • Fair William
  • Fair Henry
  • Fair Oliver
  • Fair Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Fair

Noble True Bright Sage Reed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Fair more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Fair at #38155 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Fair mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Fair means "just, equitable" (Old English fæger origin).

Are Amelia and Fair boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Fair is primarily a boy name.

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