Amelia vs Josie

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
Josie Rank #88

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #88 for Josie.

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

Josie ___

  • Josie Mae
  • Josie Rose
  • Josie Kate
  • Josie Jane
  • Josie Claire
  • Josie Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Josie

Daisy Rosie Nellie Archie Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Josie more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Josie at #88 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Josie mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Josie means "God will increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Josie boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Josie is primarily a girl name.

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