Amelia vs Magnolia

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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Magnolia

Girl #138 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"flower named for botanist Pierre Magnol"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#138
Total SSA Count
2,146
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maggie, Nola, Lia

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Magnolia Rank #138

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #138 for Magnolia.

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

Magnolia ___

  • Magnolia Rose
  • Magnolia Jane
  • Magnolia Pearl
  • Magnolia Mae
  • Magnolia Grace
  • Magnolia Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Magnolia

Violet Clementine Cora Rosemary Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Magnolia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Magnolia at #138 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Magnolia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Magnolia means "flower named for botanist Pierre Magnol" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Magnolia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Magnolia is primarily a girl name.

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