Amelia vs Judah

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

Judah

Boy #179 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praised, thankful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#179
Total SSA Count
2,069
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jude, Jud

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Judah Rank #179

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #179 for Judah.

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

Judah ___

  • Judah James
  • Judah Michael
  • Judah Cole
  • Judah Ray
  • Judah Alexander
  • Judah Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Judah

Ezra Silas Elijah Nora Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Judah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Judah at #179 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Judah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Judah means "praised, thankful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Judah boy or girl names?

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

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