Amelia vs Henny

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
Henny Rank #2,983

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2983 for Henny.

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

Henny ___

  • Henny Rose
  • Henny Marie
  • Henny Louise
  • Henny Sofie
  • Henny Lise
  • Henny Astrid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Henny

Maren Ingrid Lotte Soren Erik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Henny more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Henny at #2983 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Henny mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Henny means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Henny boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Henny is primarily a girl name.

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