Amelia vs Laura

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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Laura

Girl #358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree"

Origin: Latin (laurus)

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#358
Total SSA Count
868
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laur, Laurie, Laurel

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Laura Rank #358

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #358 for Laura.

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

Laura ___

  • Laura Anne
  • Laura Jane
  • Laura Elizabeth
  • Laura Marie
  • Laura Grace
  • Laura Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Laura

Claire Megan Michael David Susan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Laura more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Laura at #358 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Laura mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Laura means "laurel tree" (Latin (laurus) origin).

Are Amelia and Laura boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Laura is primarily a girl name.

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