Amelia vs Isis

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

Isis

Girl #1,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"throne, seat of power"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Egyptian Greek Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,083
Total SSA Count
228
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Is

Playground Safety Score

30 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Isis Rank #1,083

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1083 for Isis.

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

Isis ___

  • Isis Rose
  • Isis Marie
  • Isis Grace
  • Isis Jade
  • Isis Luna
  • Isis Skye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Isis

Osiris Athena Luna Aurora Delia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Isis more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Isis at #1083 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Isis mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Isis means "throne, seat of power" (Ancient Egyptian origin).

Are Amelia and Isis boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Isis is primarily a girl name.

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