Amelia vs Liesl

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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Liesl

Girl #5,780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is a vow"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,780
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Liesie

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Liesl Rank #5,780

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5780 for Liesl.

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

Liesl ___

  • Liesl Marie
  • Liesl Rose
  • Liesl Grace
  • Liesl Elisabeth
  • Liesl Anna
  • Liesl Helene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Liesl

Gretl Brigitta Friedrich Kurt Louisa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Liesl more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Liesl at #5780 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Liesl mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Liesl means "my God is a vow" (Hebrew via Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Liesl boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Liesl is primarily a girl name.

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