Amelia vs Janie

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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Janie

Girl #1,540 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna)

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,540
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jan, J

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Janie Rank #1,540

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1540 for Janie.

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

Janie ___

  • Janie Mae
  • Janie Lee
  • Janie Rose
  • Janie Sue
  • Janie Beth
  • Janie Lou

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Janie

Bobby Tommy Susie Frankie Ellie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Janie more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Janie at #1540 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Janie mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Janie means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna) origin).

Are Amelia and Janie boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Janie is primarily a girl name.

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