Amelia vs Janet

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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Janet

Girl #2,430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,430
Total SSA Count
74
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Janie, Jannie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Janet Rank #2,430

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2430 for Janet.

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

Janet ___

  • Janet Marie
  • Janet Lynn
  • Janet Ann
  • Janet Rose
  • Janet Elizabeth
  • Janet Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Janet

David Michael Linda Karen Robert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Janet more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Janet at #2430 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Janet mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Janet means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Janet boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Janet is primarily a girl name.

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