Amelia vs Nathan

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
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nathan Rank #62

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #62 for Nathan.

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

Nathan ___

  • Nathan James
  • Nathan Alexander
  • Nathan Michael
  • Nathan David
  • Nathan Thomas
  • Nathan Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nathan

Elijah Samuel Hannah Abigail Jonah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nathan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nathan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Nathan boy or girl names?

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

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