Amelia vs Fay

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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Fay

Girl #3,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,384
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Faye

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Fay Rank #3,384

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3384 for Fay.

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

Fay ___

  • Fay Elizabeth
  • Fay Louise
  • Fay Catherine
  • Fay Victoria
  • Fay Adelaide

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Fay

Pearl June Wren Clive Rupert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Fay more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Fay at #3384 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Fay mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin).

Are Amelia and Fay boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Fay is primarily a girl name.

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