Amelia vs Lucy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucy

Girl #34 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Latin French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
5,396
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lu, Luce

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lucy Rank #34

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #34 for Lucy.

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

Lucy ___

  • Lucy Grace
  • Lucy Mae
  • Lucy Jane
  • Lucy Rose
  • Lucy Claire
  • Lucy Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lucy

Edmund Peter Susan Henry Ellie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lucy more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lucy at #34 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lucy mean?

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

Are Amelia and Lucy boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lucy is primarily a girl name.

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