Amelia vs Mildred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mildred

Girl #2,096 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle strength, mild power"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,096
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Millie, Milly

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mildred Rank #2,096

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2096 for Mildred.

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

Mildred ___

  • Mildred Anne
  • Mildred Jean
  • Mildred Louise
  • Mildred Frances
  • Mildred Ruth
  • Mildred Irene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mildred

Ethel Gertrude Dorothy Herbert Clarence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mildred more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mildred at #2096 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mildred mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mildred means "gentle strength, mild power" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Mildred boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mildred is primarily a girl name.

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