Amelia vs Gaia

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

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Gaia

Girl #1,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"earth, land"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,147
Total SSA Count
210
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Gaia Rank #1,147

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1147 for Gaia.

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

Gaia ___

  • Gaia Luna
  • Gaia Iris
  • Gaia Sage
  • Gaia Petra
  • Gaia Celeste
  • Gaia Orion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Gaia

Zephyr Astrid Atlas Apollo Clio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Gaia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Gaia at #1147 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Gaia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Gaia means "earth, land" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Gaia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Gaia is primarily a girl name.

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