Amelia vs Nicolette

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nicolette Rank #2,012

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2012 for Nicolette.

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

Nicolette ___

  • Nicolette Marie
  • Nicolette Anne
  • Nicolette Grace
  • Nicolette Claire
  • Nicolette Rose
  • Nicolette Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nicolette

Gabrielle Isabelle Adeline Margot Étienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nicolette more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nicolette at #2012 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nicolette mean?

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

Are Amelia and Nicolette boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nicolette is primarily a girl name.

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