Amelia vs Lee

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

Similar Names

Nora Bella Eva
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Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lee Rank #715

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #715 for Lee.

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

Lee ___

  • Lee James
  • Lee Andrew
  • Lee Michael
  • Lee Thomas
  • Lee Roy
  • Lee Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lee more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lee mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Amelia and Lee boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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