Amelia vs Jacy

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

Jacy

Girl #6,390 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"moon, moonlight"

Origin: Tupi-Guarani

Cultural Roots

Native American American Indigenous

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,390
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jay, Jace

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jacy Rank #6,390

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6390 for Jacy.

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

Jacy ___

  • Jacy Dawn
  • Jacy Rain
  • Jacy Rose
  • Jacy Skye
  • Jacy Mae
  • Jacy Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jacy

Winona Cheyenne Dakota Kai Zephyr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jacy more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jacy at #6390 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jacy mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jacy means "moon, moonlight" (Tupi-Guarani origin).

Are Amelia and Jacy boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Jacy is primarily a girl name.

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