Amelia vs Grace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grace

Girl #40 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Divine grace, elegance, goodwill"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40
Total SSA Count
5,002
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gracie, Gray

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Grace Rank #40

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #40 for Grace.

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

Grace ___

  • Grace Elizabeth
  • Grace Anne
  • Grace Marie
  • Grace Louise
  • Grace Eleanor
  • Grace Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Grace

Charlotte Eleanor Violet Henry James

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Grace more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Grace at #40 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Grace mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Grace means "Divine grace, elegance, goodwill" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Grace boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Grace is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons