Amelia vs Isabela

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

Isabela

Girl #644 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (Elisheba)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#644
Total SSA Count
456
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Isa, Bela, Bella

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Isabela Rank #644

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #644 for Isabela.

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

Isabela ___

  • Isabela Sofia
  • Isabela Marie
  • Isabela Grace
  • Isabela Luna
  • Isabela Valentina
  • Isabela Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Isabela

Mateo Sofia Gabriel Valentina Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Isabela more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Isabela at #644 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Isabela mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Isabela means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (Elisheba) origin).

Are Amelia and Isabela boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Isabela is primarily a girl name.

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