Amelia vs Isabel

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

✓ All Clear
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Isabel

Girl #167 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#167
Total SSA Count
1,820
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Iz, Izzy, Belle

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Isabel Rank #167

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #167 for Isabel.

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

Isabel ___

  • Isabel Grace
  • Isabel Rose
  • Isabel Marie
  • Isabel Claire
  • Isabel Sophia
  • Isabel Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Isabel

Olivia Charlotte Sebastian Mateo Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Isabel more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Isabel at #167 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Isabel mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Isabel means "devoted to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Isabel boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Isabel is primarily a girl name.

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