Amelia vs Jane

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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Jane

Girl #269 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#269
Total SSA Count
1,180
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Janie, Janey

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jane Rank #269

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #269 for Jane.

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

Jane ___

  • Jane Elizabeth
  • Jane Catherine
  • Jane Louise
  • Jane Marie
  • Jane Amelia
  • Jane Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jane

Charlotte Henry Edmund Eleanor Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jane more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jane at #269 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jane mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin and Old French origin).

Are Amelia and Jane boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Jane is primarily a girl name.

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