Amelia vs Lea

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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Lea

Girl #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"weary"

Origin: Hebrew Leah

Cultural Roots

French Italian Spanish German Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#834
Total SSA Count
324
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lea Rank #834

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #834 for Lea.

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

Lea ___

  • Lea Marie
  • Lea Sophie
  • Lea Grace
  • Lea Victoria
  • Lea Claire
  • Lea Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lea

Mia Ines Chloe Sophie Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lea more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lea at #834 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lea mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lea means "weary" (Hebrew Leah origin).

Are Amelia and Lea boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lea is primarily a girl name.

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