Amelia vs Melisa

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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Melisa

Girl #3,053 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sweet as honey"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Turkish Spanish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,053
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Lisa

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Melisa Rank #3,053

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3053 for Melisa.

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

Melisa ___

  • Melisa Ann
  • Melisa Grace
  • Melisa Rose
  • Melisa Marie
  • Melisa Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Melisa

Jessica Stephanie Christina Michael David

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Melisa more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Melisa at #3053 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Melisa mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Melisa means "sweet as honey" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Melisa boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Melisa is primarily a girl name.

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