Amelia vs Lizzie

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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Lizzie

Girl #2,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God, my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,322
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Liz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lizzie Rank #2,322

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2322 for Lizzie.

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

Lizzie ___

  • Lizzie Jane
  • Lizzie Rose
  • Lizzie Mae
  • Lizzie Grace
  • Lizzie Kate
  • Lizzie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lizzie

Ellie Molly Maggie Charlie Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lizzie more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lizzie at #2322 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lizzie mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lizzie means "pledged to God, my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Lizzie boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lizzie is primarily a girl name.

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