Amelia vs Hollie

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

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Hollie

Girl #3,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holly tree, evergreen plant"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,016
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Holl

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Hollie Rank #3,016

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3016 for Hollie.

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

Hollie ___

  • Hollie Ann
  • Hollie Marie
  • Hollie Jane
  • Hollie Grace
  • Hollie Louise
  • Hollie Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Hollie

Ivy Robin Rowan Jasper Laurel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Hollie more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Hollie at #3016 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Hollie mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Hollie means "holly tree, evergreen plant" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Hollie boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Hollie is primarily a girl name.

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