Amelia vs Mollie

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

Playground Safety Score

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Mollie

Girl #1,209 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,209
Total SSA Count
196
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mol

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mollie Rank #1,209

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1209 for Mollie.

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

Mollie ___

  • Mollie Rose
  • Mollie Grace
  • Mollie Ann
  • Mollie Jane
  • Mollie Kate
  • Mollie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mollie

Charlie Finn Archie Nell Polly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mollie more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mollie at #1209 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mollie mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mollie means "wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Mollie boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mollie is primarily a girl name.

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