Amelia vs Nixie

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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Nixie

Girl #5,930 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"water sprite, fairy of rivers and lakes"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic English Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,930
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nix

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nixie Rank #5,930

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5930 for Nixie.

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

Nixie ___

  • Nixie River
  • Nixie Faye
  • Nixie Pearl
  • Nixie Lily
  • Nixie June
  • Nixie Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nixie

Ondine Sage Finn Orion Ivy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nixie more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nixie at #5930 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nixie mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nixie means "water sprite, fairy of rivers and lakes" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Nixie boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nixie is primarily a girl name.

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