Amelia vs Milly

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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Milly

Girl #1,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength in work, industrious"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,800
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mill

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Milly Rank #1,800

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1800 for Milly.

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

Milly ___

  • Milly Rose
  • Milly Jane
  • Milly Grace
  • Milly Belle
  • Milly Jean
  • Milly Lou

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Milly

Archie Bertie Daisy Elsie Freddie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Milly more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Milly at #1800 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Milly mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Milly means "strength in work, industrious" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Milly boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Milly is primarily a girl name.

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