Amelia vs Lorelei

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

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Lorelei

Girl #456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"murmuring rock, ambush rock"

Origin: Celtic/Germanic

Cultural Roots

German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#456
Total SSA Count
684
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lori, Rori, Lola

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lorelei Rank #456

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #456 for Lorelei.

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

Lorelei ___

  • Lorelei Grace
  • Lorelei Rose
  • Lorelei Jane
  • Lorelei Marie
  • Lorelei Claire
  • Lorelei Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lorelei

Isolde Elara Vivienne Sebastian Florian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lorelei more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lorelei at #456 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lorelei mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Lorelei boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lorelei is primarily a girl name.

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