Amelia vs Nikolas

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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Nikolas

Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek German Eastern European Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#726
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nick, Nik, Niko

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nikolas Rank #726

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #726 for Nikolas.

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

Nikolas ___

  • Nikolas James
  • Nikolas Alexander
  • Nikolas William
  • Nikolas Thomas
  • Nikolas Andrew
  • Nikolas John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nikolas

Sophia Alexander Elena Sebastian Anastasia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nikolas more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nikolas at #726 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nikolas mean?

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

Are Amelia and Nikolas boy or girl names?

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

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