Amelia vs Fama

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

Fama

Girl #69,118 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fame, reputation"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin West African Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69,118
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Fama Rank #69,118

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #69118 for Fama.

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

Fama ___

  • Fama Rose
  • Fama Joy
  • Fama Marie
  • Fama Aminata
  • Fama Kofi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Fama

Fatou Amara Kofi Seun Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Fama more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Fama at #69118 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Fama mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Fama means "fame, reputation" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Fama boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Fama is primarily a girl name.

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