Amelia vs Nicola

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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Nicola

Boy #3,353 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian German Eastern European English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,353
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nico, Nick, Niko

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nicola Rank #3,353

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3353 for Nicola.

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

Nicola ___

  • Nicola Alessandro
  • Nicola Lorenzo
  • Nicola Marco
  • Nicola Antonio
  • Nicola Giovanni
  • Nicola Luca

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nicola

Marco Luca Giulia Francesca Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nicola more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nicola at #3353 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nicola mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nicola means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Nicola boy or girl names?

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

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