Amelia vs Joanna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joanna

Girl #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

English Polish Spanish Greek Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#329
Total SSA Count
942
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jo, Jojo, Anna

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Joanna Rank #329

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #329 for Joanna.

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

Joanna ___

  • Joanna Rose
  • Joanna Marie
  • Joanna Elizabeth
  • Joanna Grace
  • Joanna Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Joanna

Hannah Eliza Thomas Daniel Ruth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Joanna more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Joanna at #329 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Joanna mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Joanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek and Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Joanna boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Joanna is primarily a girl name.

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