Amelia vs Luke

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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Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
7,039
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Luke Rank #34

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

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

Luke ___

  • Luke James
  • Luke Alexander
  • Luke Thomas
  • Luke William
  • Luke Edward
  • Luke Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Luke more popular?

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

What do Amelia and Luke mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Amelia and Luke boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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