Amelia vs Jody

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

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Jody

Boy #2,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"diminutive of Judith, praised woman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,692
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jody Rank #2,692

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2692 for Jody.

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

Jody ___

  • Jody James
  • Jody Michael
  • Jody Allen
  • Jody Thomas
  • Jody Lee
  • Jody Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jody

Cody Tammy Randy Donna Sandy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jody more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jody at #2692 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jody mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jody means "diminutive of Judith, praised woman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Jody boy or girl names?

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

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