Amelia vs Obie

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

Obie

Boy #5,401 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,401
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ob, Obi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Obie Rank #5,401

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5401 for Obie.

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

Obie ___

  • Obie James
  • Obie Blue
  • Obie Reed
  • Obie Lane
  • Obie Crew
  • Obie Cash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Obie

Cleo Wren Beau Roxie Wilder

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Obie more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Obie at #5401 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Obie mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Obie means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Obie boy or girl names?

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

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