Amelia vs Janice

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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Janice

Girl #2,252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and French

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,252
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Janie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Janice Rank #2,252

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2252 for Janice.

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

Janice ___

  • Janice Marie
  • Janice Louise
  • Janice Ann
  • Janice Kay
  • Janice Lynn
  • Janice Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Janice

Donna Carol Linda Dennis Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Janice more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Janice at #2252 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Janice mean?

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

Are Amelia and Janice boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Janice is primarily a girl name.

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