Amelia vs Lark

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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Lark

Girl #3,541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"songbird, one who sings joyfully"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,541
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lark Rank #3,541

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3541 for Lark.

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

Lark ___

  • Lark Rose
  • Lark Wren
  • Lark Fern
  • Lark June
  • Lark Skye
  • Lark Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lark

Wren Finch Robin Sparrow Fern

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lark more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lark at #3541 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lark mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lark means "songbird, one who sings joyfully" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Lark boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lark is primarily a girl name.

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