Amelia vs Hayley

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
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Hayley

Girl #1,071 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hay field"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,071
Total SSA Count
232
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hay, Hales

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Hayley Rank #1,071

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1071 for Hayley.

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

Hayley ___

  • Hayley Rose
  • Hayley Jane
  • Hayley Marie
  • Hayley Grace
  • Hayley Anne
  • Hayley Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Hayley

Madison Emma Zoe Tyler Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Hayley more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Hayley at #1071 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Hayley mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Hayley means "from the hay field" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Hayley boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Hayley is primarily a girl name.

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