Amelia vs Mallory

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

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mallory Rank #412

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #412 for Mallory.

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

Mallory ___

  • Mallory Jane
  • Mallory Kate
  • Mallory Anne
  • Mallory Grace
  • Mallory Claire
  • Mallory Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mallory

Courtney Whitney Kelsey Trevor Spencer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mallory more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mallory at #412 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mallory mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mallory means "unfortunate, ill-omened" (Old French origin).

Are Amelia and Mallory boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mallory is primarily a girl name.

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