Amelia vs Mikhail

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

Mikhail

Boy #1,912 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Hebrew Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,912
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Misha, Mikh

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mikhail Rank #1,912

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1912 for Mikhail.

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

Mikhail ___

  • Mikhail Alexander
  • Mikhail Ivan
  • Mikhail Nikolai
  • Mikhail Sergei
  • Mikhail Dmitri
  • Mikhail Alexei

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mikhail

Natasha Svetlana Alexei Anya Dmitri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mikhail more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mikhail at #1912 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mikhail mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mikhail means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Mikhail boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mikhail is primarily a boy name.

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