Amelia vs Hawthorne

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Hawthorne Rank #4,176

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4176 for Hawthorne.

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

Hawthorne ___

  • Hawthorne James
  • Hawthorne Cole
  • Hawthorne Reed
  • Hawthorne Blaine
  • Hawthorne Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Hawthorne

Emerson Tennyson Shelley Byron Whitman

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Hawthorne more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Hawthorne at #4176 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Hawthorne mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Hawthorne means "hawthorn tree, thorny hedge enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Hawthorne boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Hawthorne is primarily a boy name.

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