Amelia vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Girl #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rainbow"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Dutch American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71
Total SSA Count
3,124
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Iris →

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Iris Rank #71

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #71 for Iris.

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

Iris ___

  • Iris Mae
  • Iris Louise
  • Iris Violet
  • Iris June
  • Iris Claire
  • Iris Elaine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Iris more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Iris at #71 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Iris mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Iris boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Iris is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Iris vs Amelia Amelia vs Isabelle Amelia vs Raelynn Amelia vs Hailey Amelia vs Phoebe
← Full profile: Amelia ← Full profile: Iris Browse all baby names