Amelia vs Murray

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Murray Rank #2,744

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2744 for Murray.

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

Murray ___

  • Murray James
  • Murray William
  • Murray Alexander
  • Murray Ross
  • Murray Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Murray

Angus Hamish Fraser Catriona Fiona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Murray more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Murray mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Murray boy or girl names?

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

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