Amelia vs Hjordis

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

Hjordis

Girl #28,700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sword goddess"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Swedish Danish Icelandic Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,700
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jordi, Dis, Hjo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Hjordis Rank #28,700

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #28700 for Hjordis.

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

Hjordis ___

  • Hjordis Sigrid
  • Hjordis Astrid
  • Hjordis Ragnhild
  • Hjordis Solveig
  • Hjordis Ingrid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Hjordis

Sigrid Gudrun Brynhild Ragnvald Leif

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Hjordis more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Hjordis at #28700 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Hjordis mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Hjordis means "sword goddess" (Old Norse origin).

Are Amelia and Hjordis boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Hjordis is primarily a girl name.

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