Amelia vs Galaxy

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

Galaxy

Girl #5,639 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Milky Way, vast star system"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,639
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gala, Galxy, Lexi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Galaxy Rank #5,639

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5639 for Galaxy.

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

Galaxy ___

  • Galaxy Rose
  • Galaxy Grace
  • Galaxy Blue
  • Galaxy Nova
  • Galaxy Moon
  • Galaxy Sky

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Galaxy

Aurora Nova Orion Cosmo Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Galaxy more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Galaxy at #5639 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Galaxy mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Galaxy means "the Milky Way, vast star system" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Galaxy boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Galaxy is primarily a girl name.

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