Amelia vs Leighton

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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Leighton

Girl #395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement by the leek garden"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#395
Total SSA Count
797
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leigh, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Leighton Rank #395

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #395 for Leighton.

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

Leighton ___

  • Leighton Rose
  • Leighton Grace
  • Leighton Marie
  • Leighton Anne
  • Leighton Jane
  • Leighton Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Leighton

Peyton Parker Blake Harper Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Leighton more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Leighton at #395 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Leighton mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Leighton means "settlement by the leek garden" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Leighton boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Leighton is primarily a girl name.

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