Amelia vs Hayes

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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Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#160
Total SSA Count
2,249
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hay, Haie, Haykins

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Hayes Rank #160

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #160 for Hayes.

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

Hayes ___

  • Hayes Alexander
  • Hayes James
  • Hayes William
  • Hayes Michael
  • Hayes Oliver
  • Hayes Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Hayes

Parker Quinn Sawyer Reid Monroe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Hayes more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Hayes mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Hayes boy or girl names?

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

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