Amelia vs Matilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matilda

Girl #410 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic English Australian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#410
Total SSA Count
769
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tilly, Tilda, Mattie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Matilda →

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Matilda Rank #410

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #410 for Matilda.

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

Matilda ___

  • Matilda Rose
  • Matilda Jane
  • Matilda Grace
  • Matilda Pearl
  • Matilda Eve
  • Matilda Florence

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Matilda

Harriet Hugo Beatrice Arthur Clementine

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Matilda more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Matilda at #410 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Matilda mean?

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

Are Amelia and Matilda boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Matilda is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Matilda vs Amelia Amelia vs Avery Amelia vs Olivia Amelia vs Everly Amelia vs Mackenzie
← Full profile: Amelia ← Full profile: Matilda Browse all baby names