Amelia vs Josephina

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
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Josephina

Girl #1,837 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, God shall increase"

Origin: Hebrew (Yosef)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Italian Portuguese Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,837
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Josie, Jo, Fina

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Josephina Rank #1,837

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1837 for Josephina.

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

Josephina ___

  • Josephina Marie
  • Josephina Louise
  • Josephina Grace
  • Josephina Claire
  • Josephina Rose
  • Josephina Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Josephina

Sebastian Isabella Raphael Valentina Ignacio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Josephina more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Josephina at #1837 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Josephina mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Josephina means "God will add, God shall increase" (Hebrew (Yosef) origin).

Are Amelia and Josephina boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Josephina is primarily a girl name.

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