Amelia vs Mills

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mills

Boy #2,920 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dweller by the mills, mill worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,920
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mil, Miy, Miie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mills Rank #2,920

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2920 for Mills.

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

Mills ___

  • Mills James
  • Mills Harrison
  • Mills Bennett
  • Mills Cooper
  • Mills Edward
  • Mills Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mills

Brooks Hayes Reed Palmer Nash

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mills more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mills mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Mills boy or girl names?

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

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