Amelia vs Gabby

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

Gabby

Girl #3,063 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew via French/English

Cultural Roots

English American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,063
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gabs

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Gabby Rank #3,063

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3063 for Gabby.

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

Gabby ___

  • Gabby Grace
  • Gabby Ann
  • Gabby Lynn
  • Gabby Marie
  • Gabby Rose
  • Gabby Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Gabby

Izzy Livvy Nate Eli Bella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Gabby more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Gabby at #3063 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Gabby mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Gabby means "God is my strength" (Hebrew via French/English origin).

Are Amelia and Gabby boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Gabby is primarily a girl name.

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