Amelia vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miles

Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

Cultural Roots

English Latin Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37
Total SSA Count
6,611
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mil, Miy, Miie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Miles Rank #37

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #37 for Miles.

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

Miles ___

  • Miles James
  • Miles Thomas
  • Miles Edward
  • Miles William
  • Miles Alexander
  • Miles Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Miles

Stella Ruby Oliver Eloise Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Miles more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Miles at #37 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Miles mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Amelia and Miles boy or girl names?

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

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