Amelia vs Jake

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

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Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#423
Total SSA Count
743
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jake Rank #423

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #423 for Jake.

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

Jake ___

  • Jake Thomas
  • Jake Alexander
  • Jake Michael
  • Jake William
  • Jake Henry
  • Jake Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jake

Jack Luke Max Emma Sophie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jake more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jake mean?

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

Are Amelia and Jake boy or girl names?

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

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