Amelia vs Nehemiah

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

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Nehemiah

Boy #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English African-American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#427
Total SSA Count
739
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Neh, Miah, Nia

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nehemiah Rank #427

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #427 for Nehemiah.

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

Nehemiah ___

  • Nehemiah James
  • Nehemiah Isaiah
  • Nehemiah Elijah
  • Nehemiah John
  • Nehemiah David
  • Nehemiah Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nehemiah

Ezekiel Isaiah Elijah Miriam Deborah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nehemiah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nehemiah at #427 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nehemiah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Nehemiah boy or girl names?

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

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