Amelia vs Fanny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fanny

Girl #5,174 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free one"

Origin: Latin Franciscus

Cultural Roots

English French Swedish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,174
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fan

Playground Safety Score

25 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Fanny Rank #5,174

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5174 for Fanny.

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

Fanny ___

  • Fanny Rose
  • Fanny Mae
  • Fanny Louise
  • Fanny Elizabeth
  • Fanny Grace
  • Fanny Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Fanny

Alice Edith Florence Arthur Walter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Fanny more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Fanny at #5174 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Fanny mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Fanny means "free one" (Latin Franciscus origin).

Are Amelia and Fanny boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Fanny is primarily a girl name.

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