Amelia vs Lacy

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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Lacy

Girl #3,014 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Lassy, Norman place name"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,014
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lace

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lacy Rank #3,014

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3014 for Lacy.

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

Lacy ___

  • Lacy Anne
  • Lacy Marie
  • Lacy Dawn
  • Lacy Belle
  • Lacy Jo
  • Lacy Kay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lacy

Dusty Travis Waylon Callie Beau

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lacy more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lacy at #3014 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lacy mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lacy means "from Lassy, Norman place name" (Old French origin).

Are Amelia and Lacy boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lacy is primarily a girl name.

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