Amelia vs Josephine

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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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Josephine Rank #56

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #56 for Josephine.

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

Josephine ___

  • Josephine Claire
  • Josephine Anne
  • Josephine Rose
  • Josephine Louise
  • Josephine Grace
  • Josephine Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Josephine

Theodore Sebastian Eleanor Adelaide Henri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Josephine more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Josephine at #56 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Josephine mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Josephine means "may God add children" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Josephine boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Josephine is primarily a girl name.

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