Amelia vs Johnathan

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Johnathan Rank #518

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #518 for Johnathan.

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

Johnathan ___

  • Johnathan James
  • Johnathan Michael
  • Johnathan David
  • Johnathan Thomas
  • Johnathan Lee
  • Johnathan William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Johnathan

Matthew Nathaniel Elizabeth Katherine Joshua

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Johnathan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Johnathan at #518 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Johnathan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Johnathan boy or girl names?

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

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