Amelia vs Henleigh

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
Henleigh Rank #6,243

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6243 for Henleigh.

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

Henleigh ___

  • Henleigh Grace
  • Henleigh Rose
  • Henleigh Mae
  • Henleigh Kate
  • Henleigh Jo
  • Henleigh Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Henleigh

Coraleigh Oakley Hadley Beau Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Henleigh more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Henleigh at #6243 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Henleigh mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Henleigh means "high clearing, elevated meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Henleigh boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Henleigh is primarily a girl name.

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