Amelia vs Lipa

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

Lipa

Boy #2,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear (Yiddish Lieb)"

Origin: Yiddish via Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Eastern European Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,188
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lip

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lipa Rank #2,188

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2188 for Lipa.

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

Lipa ___

  • Lipa Moshe
  • Lipa Shmuel
  • Lipa Yosef
  • Lipa Yaakov
  • Lipa Avraham
  • Lipa David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lipa

Moishe Rivka Sura Leiby Malky

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lipa more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lipa at #2188 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lipa mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lipa means "beloved, dear (Yiddish Lieb)" (Yiddish via Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Lipa boy or girl names?

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

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