Amelia vs Janney

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Janney Rank #3,905

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3905 for Janney.

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

Janney ___

  • Janney Marie
  • Janney Lynn
  • Janney Sue
  • Janney Kay
  • Janney Ann
  • Janney Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Janney

Bobby Carrie Tommy Debbie Ronnie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Janney more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Janney at #3905 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Janney mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Janney means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Janney boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Janney is primarily a girl name.

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