Amelia vs Janey

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

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Janey

Girl #3,958 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin, French, English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,958
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Janey Rank #3,958

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3958 for Janey.

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

Janey ___

  • Janey Mae
  • Janey Lee
  • Janey Ann
  • Janey Sue
  • Janey Belle
  • Janey Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Janey

Tommy Sally Bobby Peggy Danny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Janey more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Janey at #3958 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Janey mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Janey means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin, French, English origin).

Are Amelia and Janey boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Janey is primarily a girl name.

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