Amelia vs Lucile

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
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Lucile

Girl #4,382 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,382
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lu, Lucy, Lucie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lucile Rank #4,382

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4382 for Lucile.

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

Lucile ___

  • Lucile Rose
  • Lucile Mae
  • Lucile Anne
  • Lucile Claire
  • Lucile Jane
  • Lucile Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lucile

Cecile Josephine Claude Violette Madeleine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lucile more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lucile at #4382 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lucile mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lucile means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Lucile boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lucile is primarily a girl name.

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