Amelia vs Lavinia

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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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lavinia Rank #2,132

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2132 for Lavinia.

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

Lavinia ___

  • Lavinia Rose
  • Lavinia Grace
  • Lavinia Mae
  • Lavinia Claire
  • Lavinia Jane
  • Lavinia Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lavinia

Octavia Lydia Caspian Dorian Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lavinia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lavinia at #2132 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lavinia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lavinia means "of the Latins" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Lavinia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lavinia is primarily a girl name.

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