Amelia vs Lora

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

Lora

Girl #3,520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree, symbol of victory"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,520
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lori, Lo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lora Rank #3,520

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3520 for Lora.

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

Lora ___

  • Lora Anne
  • Lora Marie
  • Lora Jane
  • Lora Grace
  • Lora Beth
  • Lora May

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lora

Clara Nora Henry James Alice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lora more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lora at #3520 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lora mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lora means "laurel tree, symbol of victory" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Lora boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lora is primarily a girl name.

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