Amelia vs Jesus

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

Jesus

Boy #164 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Yahweh saves; God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew (Yeshua)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#164
Total SSA Count
2,210
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chuy, Jess, Jessie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jesus Rank #164

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #164 for Jesus.

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

Jesus ___

  • Jesus Miguel
  • Jesus Antonio
  • Jesus Emanuel
  • Jesus David
  • Jesus Angel
  • Jesus Alejandro

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jesus

Maria Jose Angel Gabriel Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jesus more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jesus at #164 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jesus mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jesus means "Yahweh saves; God is salvation" (Hebrew (Yeshua) origin).

Are Amelia and Jesus boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Jesus is primarily a boy name.

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