Amelia vs Ismael

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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Ismael

Boy #234 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Arabic Latin American Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#234
Total SSA Count
1,532
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Isma, Mael

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ismael Rank #234

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #234 for Ismael.

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

Ismael ___

  • Ismael Antonio
  • Ismael David
  • Ismael Rafael
  • Ismael Alejandro
  • Ismael Xavier
  • Ismael Jose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ismael

Gabriel Rafael Daniel Valentina Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ismael more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ismael at #234 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ismael mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ismael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Ismael boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ismael is primarily a boy name.

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