Amelia vs Leven

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

Leven

Boy #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm (river or settlement by elm trees)"

Origin: Brittonic/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,885
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Leven Rank #5,885

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5885 for Leven.

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

Leven ___

  • Leven James
  • Leven Cole
  • Leven Finn
  • Leven Patrick
  • Leven Ross
  • Leven Duncan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Leven

Rowan Callum Isla Skye Glen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Leven more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Leven at #5885 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Leven mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Leven means "elm (river or settlement by elm trees)" (Brittonic/Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Leven boy or girl names?

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

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