Amelia vs Larissa

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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Larissa

Girl #1,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"citadel, fortress"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Brazilian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,616
Total SSA Count
129
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lara, Rissa, Lari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Larissa Rank #1,616

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1616 for Larissa.

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

Larissa ___

  • Larissa Grace
  • Larissa Anne
  • Larissa Marie
  • Larissa Nicole
  • Larissa Rose
  • Larissa Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Larissa

Marissa Valeria Natalia Dominic Alexei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Larissa more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Larissa at #1616 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Larissa mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Larissa means "citadel, fortress" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Larissa boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Larissa is primarily a girl name.

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