Amelia vs Mathilda

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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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mathilda Rank #4,583

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4583 for Mathilda.

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

Mathilda ___

  • Mathilda Rose
  • Mathilda Jane
  • Mathilda Grace
  • Mathilda Claire
  • Mathilda Blythe
  • Mathilda Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mathilda

Beatrice Adelaide Wilhelmina Edmund Leopold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mathilda more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mathilda at #4583 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mathilda mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mathilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Mathilda boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mathilda is primarily a girl name.

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