Amelia vs Judy

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

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Judy

Girl #1,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praised"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,652
Total SSA Count
124
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jude, Judie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Judy Rank #1,652

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1652 for Judy.

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

Judy ___

  • Judy Ann
  • Judy Marie
  • Judy Lynn
  • Judy Rose
  • Judy Kay
  • Judy Ellen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Judy

Betty Barbara Robert James Dorothy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Judy more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Judy at #1652 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Judy mean?

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

Are Amelia and Judy boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Judy is primarily a girl name.

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