Amelia vs Ingrid

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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Ingrid

Girl #1,093 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Ing's beauty, beloved of the god Ing"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish German Icelandic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,093
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Inga, Inge

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ingrid Rank #1,093

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1093 for Ingrid.

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

Ingrid ___

  • Ingrid Marie
  • Ingrid Sofia
  • Ingrid Helene
  • Ingrid Birgit
  • Ingrid Karin
  • Ingrid Elsa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ingrid

Signe Bjorn Astrid Lars Saga

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ingrid more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ingrid at #1093 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ingrid mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ingrid means "Ing's beauty, beloved of the god Ing" (Old Norse origin).

Are Amelia and Ingrid boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ingrid is primarily a girl name.

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