Amelia vs Greta

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

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Greta

Girl #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Swedish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#856
Total SSA Count
314
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Grete, Greti

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Greta Rank #856

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #856 for Greta.

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

Greta ___

  • Greta Rose
  • Greta Louise
  • Greta Marie
  • Greta Elizabeth
  • Greta Jane
  • Greta Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Greta

Ingrid Astrid Klaus Henrik Matilda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Greta more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Greta at #856 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Greta mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Greta means "pearl" (Germanic, from Greek margarites origin).

Are Amelia and Greta boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Greta is primarily a girl name.

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