Amelia vs Lucilla

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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Lucilla

Girl #6,340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Diminutive of Lucia (light)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Roman English Spanish Portuguese French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,340
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lucy, Luce, Lulu

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lucilla Rank #6,340

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6340 for Lucilla.

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

Lucilla ___

  • Lucilla Rose
  • Lucilla Mae
  • Lucilla Claire
  • Lucilla Jane
  • Lucilla Beatrice
  • Lucilla Florence

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lucilla

Cecilia Aurelia Vivienne Cordelia Octavia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lucilla more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lucilla at #6340 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lucilla mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lucilla means "Diminutive of Lucia (light)" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Lucilla boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lucilla is primarily a girl name.

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