Amelia vs Jolene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jolene

Girl #608 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious + feminine suffix"

Origin: Hebrew via American English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#608
Total SSA Count
493
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo, Joey, Lee

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jolene Rank #608

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #608 for Jolene.

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

Jolene ___

  • Jolene Mae
  • Jolene Rose
  • Jolene Ann
  • Jolene Grace
  • Jolene Claire
  • Jolene Darlene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jolene

Dolly Loretta Emmylou Willie Waylon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jolene more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jolene at #608 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jolene mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jolene means "God is gracious + feminine suffix" (Hebrew via American English origin).

Are Amelia and Jolene boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Jolene is primarily a girl name.

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