Amelia vs Nix

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

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Nix

Boy #6,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"water sprite, water spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,268
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nix Rank #6,268

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6268 for Nix.

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

Nix ___

  • Nix Alexander
  • Nix James
  • Nix Thomas
  • Nix Oliver
  • Nix Henry
  • Nix River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nix

Zara Jax Luna Mav Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nix more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nix at #6268 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nix mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nix means "water sprite, water spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Nix boy or girl names?

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

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