Amelia vs Lily

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
Full profile for Amelia →

Lily

Girl #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24
Total SSA Count
6,093
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Lily →

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lily Rank #24

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #24 for Lily.

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

Lily ___

  • Lily Grace
  • Lily Anne
  • Lily Rose
  • Lily Jane
  • Lily Mae
  • Lily Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lily

Oliver Violet Jack Iris Jasper

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lily more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lily at #24 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lily mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lily means "lily flower, purity" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Lily boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lily is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Lily vs Amelia Amelia vs Eloise Amelia vs Rylee Amelia vs Lyla Amelia vs Lucia
← Full profile: Amelia ← Full profile: Lily Browse all baby names