Amelia vs Laken

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

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Laken

Girl #1,220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the lake, lake dweller"

Origin: Old French/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,220
Total SSA Count
193
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lake, Lakie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Laken Rank #1,220

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1220 for Laken.

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

Laken ___

  • Laken Grace
  • Laken Marie
  • Laken Elise
  • Laken Jane
  • Laken Blair
  • Laken Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Laken

Rylan Brecken Cove River Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Laken more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Laken at #1220 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Laken mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Laken means "from the lake, lake dweller" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Laken boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Laken is primarily a girl name.

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