Amelia vs Molly

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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Molly

Girl #208 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#208
Total SSA Count
1,465
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mol, Mols

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Molly Rank #208

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #208 for Molly.

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

Molly ___

  • Molly Grace
  • Molly Rose
  • Molly Kate
  • Molly Ann
  • Molly Jane
  • Molly Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Molly

Maggie Nora Bridget Finn Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Molly more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Molly at #208 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Molly mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Molly means "star of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Molly boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Molly is primarily a girl name.

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