Amelia vs Nathanael

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
Nathanael Rank #675

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #675 for Nathanael.

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

Nathanael ___

  • Nathanael James
  • Nathanael John
  • Nathanael Michael
  • Nathanael David
  • Nathanael Luke
  • Nathanael Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nathanael

Elijah Samuel Benjamin Abigail Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nathanael more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nathanael at #675 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nathanael mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nathanael means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Nathanael boy or girl names?

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

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