Amelia vs Hays

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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Hays

Boy #4,204 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hedged enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,204
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Hays Rank #4,204

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4204 for Hays.

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

Hays ___

  • Hays William
  • Hays Thomas
  • Hays Edward
  • Hays James
  • Hays Robert
  • Hays Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Hays

Brooks Reed Lake Ellis Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Hays more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Hays at #4204 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Hays mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Hays boy or girl names?

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

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