Amelia vs Jeannie

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

Jeannie

Girl #5,745 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French Jean

Cultural Roots

English Scottish French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,745
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jean, Jen

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jeannie Rank #5,745

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5745 for Jeannie.

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

Jeannie ___

  • Jeannie Marie
  • Jeannie Louise
  • Jeannie Anne
  • Jeannie Kay
  • Jeannie Lee
  • Jeannie Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jeannie

Bonnie Connie Susie Linda Bobby

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jeannie more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jeannie at #5745 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jeannie mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jeannie means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French Jean origin).

Are Amelia and Jeannie boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Jeannie is primarily a girl name.

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