Amelia vs Haley

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

Haley

Girl #781 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay clearing, hay field"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#781
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hale, Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Haley Rank #781

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #781 for Haley.

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

Haley ___

  • Haley Grace
  • Haley Ann
  • Haley Marie
  • Haley Elizabeth
  • Haley Rose
  • Haley Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Haley

Paige Chloe Tyler Dylan Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Haley more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Haley at #781 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Haley mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Haley means "hay clearing, hay field" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Haley boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Haley is primarily a girl name.

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