Amelia vs Irma

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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Irma

Girl #2,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,608
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irm

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Irma Rank #2,608

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2608 for Irma.

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

Irma ___

  • Irma Louise
  • Irma Mae
  • Irma Jean
  • Irma Rose
  • Irma Grace
  • Irma Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Irma

Gertrude Bertha Otto Karl Hildegard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Irma more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Irma at #2608 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Irma mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Irma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Irma boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Irma is primarily a girl name.

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