Amelia vs Jacoby

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

Jacoby

Boy #1,323 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,323
Total SSA Count
146
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jake, Coby, Jay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jacoby Rank #1,323

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1323 for Jacoby.

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

Jacoby ___

  • Jacoby James
  • Jacoby Michael
  • Jacoby Alexander
  • Jacoby David
  • Jacoby Ray
  • Jacoby Lewis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jacoby

Elijah Malachi Isaiah Naomi Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jacoby more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jacoby at #1323 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jacoby mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jacoby means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Jacoby boy or girl names?

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

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