Amelia vs Magdalena

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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Magdalena

Girl #836 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew Migdal (tower)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Polish Czech Slovak German Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#836
Total SSA Count
321
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Magda, Lena, Maggie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Magdalena Rank #836

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #836 for Magdalena.

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

Magdalena ___

  • Magdalena Sofia
  • Magdalena Elena
  • Magdalena Rose
  • Magdalena Victoria
  • Magdalena Clara
  • Magdalena Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Magdalena

Sebastiana Catalina Rafael Sebastian Matthias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Magdalena more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Magdalena at #836 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Magdalena mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Magdalena means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew Migdal (tower) origin).

Are Amelia and Magdalena boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Magdalena is primarily a girl name.

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