Amelia vs Lucila

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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Lucila

Girl #5,568 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"light, bringer of light"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,568
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lucy, Luci, Lulu

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lucila Rank #5,568

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5568 for Lucila.

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

Lucila ___

  • Lucila María
  • Lucila Isabel
  • Lucila Elena
  • Lucila Sofia
  • Lucila Carmen
  • Lucila Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lucila

Valentina Camila Rafael Emilio Catalina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lucila more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lucila at #5568 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lucila mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lucila means "light, bringer of light" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Lucila boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lucila is primarily a girl name.

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