Amelia vs Jimmy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jimmy

Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#860
Total SSA Count
282
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jim

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jimmy Rank #860

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #860 for Jimmy.

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

Jimmy ___

  • Jimmy Dean
  • Jimmy Ray
  • Jimmy Lee
  • Jimmy Jack
  • Jimmy Dale
  • Jimmy Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jimmy

Bobby Billy Tommy Ricky Peggy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jimmy more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jimmy mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin).

Are Amelia and Jimmy boy or girl names?

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

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