Amelia vs Flora

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

Flora

Girl #647 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flower"

Origin: Latin (flos, floris)

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#647
Total SSA Count
452
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Flo, Florie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Flora Rank #647

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #647 for Flora.

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

Flora ___

  • Flora Rose
  • Flora Jane
  • Flora Mae
  • Flora Grace
  • Flora June
  • Flora Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Flora

Iris Felix Violet Hugo Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Flora more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Flora at #647 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Flora mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Flora means "flower" (Latin (flos, floris) origin).

Are Amelia and Flora boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Flora is primarily a girl name.

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