Amelia vs Livy

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

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Livy

Girl #2,951 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"envious (alternative etymology)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Italian Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,951
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Liv

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Livy Rank #2,951

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2951 for Livy.

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

Livy ___

  • Livy Grace
  • Livy Rose
  • Livy Jane
  • Livy Ann
  • Livy Claire
  • Livy Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Livy

Ivy Violet Hazel Olive Eloise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Livy more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Livy at #2951 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Livy mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Livy means "envious (alternative etymology)" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Livy boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Livy is primarily a girl name.

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