Amelia vs Ida

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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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ida Rank #1,143

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1143 for Ida.

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

Ida ___

  • Ida Mae
  • Ida Rose
  • Ida Claire
  • Ida Louise
  • Ida Pearl
  • Ida Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ida

Ada Olive Pearl Otto Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ida more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ida at #1143 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ida mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ida means "work, labor" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Ida boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ida is primarily a girl name.

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