Amelia vs Luisa

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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Luisa

Girl #868 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior, renowned fighter"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#868
Total SSA Count
310
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lui, Lula, Lu

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Luisa Rank #868

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #868 for Luisa.

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

Luisa ___

  • Luisa Maria
  • Luisa Elena
  • Luisa Fernanda
  • Luisa Isabel
  • Luisa Clara
  • Luisa Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Luisa

Carlos Miguel Sofia Isabela Rodrigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Luisa more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Luisa at #868 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Luisa mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Luisa means "famous warrior, renowned fighter" (Old High German origin).

Are Amelia and Luisa boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Luisa is primarily a girl name.

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