Amelia vs Imelda

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

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Imelda

Girl #3,675 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful in battle, mighty warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Filipino Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,675
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mel, Elda, Immy

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Imelda Rank #3,675

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3675 for Imelda.

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

Imelda ___

  • Imelda Grace
  • Imelda Rose
  • Imelda Maria
  • Imelda Louise
  • Imelda Claire
  • Imelda Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Imelda

Matilda Isolde Rosario Catalina Rodrigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Imelda more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Imelda at #3675 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Imelda mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Imelda means "powerful in battle, mighty warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Imelda boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Imelda is primarily a girl name.

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