Amelia vs Lara

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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Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Italian Spanish English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#740
Total SSA Count
379
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lara Rank #740

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #740 for Lara.

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

Lara ___

  • Lara Jane
  • Lara Rose
  • Lara Grace
  • Lara Belle
  • Lara Kate
  • Lara Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lara more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lara at #740 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lara mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Lara boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lara is primarily a girl name.

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