Amelia vs Nellie

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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Nellie

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#520
Total SSA Count
591
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nell

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nellie Rank #520

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #520 for Nellie.

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

Nellie ___

  • Nellie Rose
  • Nellie Jane
  • Nellie Mae
  • Nellie Ann
  • Nellie Grace
  • Nellie Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nellie

Maude Elsie Pearl Hattie Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nellie more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nellie at #520 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nellie mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Nellie boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nellie is primarily a girl name.

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