Amelia vs Myles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myles

Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#99
Total SSA Count
3,551
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Myl, Myy, Myie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Myles Rank #99

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #99 for Myles.

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

Myles ___

  • Myles Alexander
  • Myles Thomas
  • Myles James
  • Myles William
  • Myles Edward
  • Myles Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Myles

Ellis Felix Hugo Ida Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Myles more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Myles at #99 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Myles mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin).

Are Amelia and Myles boy or girl names?

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

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