Amelia vs Nickolas

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

Nickolas

Boy #1,548 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (nike + laos)

Cultural Roots

English American European Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,548
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nick, Nicky, Cole

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nickolas Rank #1,548

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1548 for Nickolas.

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

Nickolas ___

  • Nickolas James
  • Nickolas Paul
  • Nickolas Alexander
  • Nickolas Thomas
  • Nickolas John
  • Nickolas David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nickolas

Sophia Alexandra Matthew Katherine Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nickolas more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nickolas at #1548 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nickolas mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin).

Are Amelia and Nickolas boy or girl names?

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

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