Amelia vs Misty

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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Misty

Girl #4,047 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"covered in mist, hazy"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,047
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mis

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Misty Rank #4,047

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4047 for Misty.

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

Misty ___

  • Misty Dawn
  • Misty Lynn
  • Misty Ann
  • Misty Marie
  • Misty Lee
  • Misty Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Misty

Dusty Sandy Brandy Rusty Sunny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Misty more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Misty at #4047 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Misty mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Misty means "covered in mist, hazy" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Misty boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Misty is primarily a girl name.

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