Amelia vs Hollis

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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Hollis

Boy #1,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"near the holly trees"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,055
Total SSA Count
208
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Holli, Holly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Hollis Rank #1,055

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1055 for Hollis.

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

Hollis ___

  • Hollis James
  • Hollis Reed
  • Hollis Dean
  • Hollis Grant
  • Hollis Wayne
  • Hollis Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Hollis

Callum Rowan Wren Hazel Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Hollis more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Hollis at #1055 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Hollis mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Hollis means "near the holly trees" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Hollis boy or girl names?

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

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