Amelia vs Louisa

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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Louisa

Girl #733 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Old Frankish/Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#733
Total SSA Count
383
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lou, Louie, Lulu

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Louisa Rank #733

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #733 for Louisa.

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

Louisa ___

  • Louisa May
  • Louisa Grace
  • Louisa Anne
  • Louisa Claire
  • Louisa Jane
  • Louisa Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Louisa

Josephine Eleanor Frederick Arthur Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Louisa more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Louisa at #733 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Louisa mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Louisa means "famous warrior" (Old Frankish/Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Louisa boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Louisa is primarily a girl name.

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