Amelia vs Joshua

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#57
Total SSA Count
5,244
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Josh, Jo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Joshua Rank #57

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #57 for Joshua.

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

Joshua ___

  • Joshua Alexander
  • Joshua James
  • Joshua Michael
  • Joshua Thomas
  • Joshua David
  • Joshua Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Joshua

Caleb Noah Hannah Abigail Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Joshua more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Joshua at #57 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Joshua mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Joshua boy or girl names?

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

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