Amelia vs Olema

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

Olema

Girl #37,723 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"coyote valley (Coast Miwok place name)"

Origin: Coast Miwok

Cultural Roots

Native American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,723
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Ole, Lee, Ola

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Olema Rank #37,723

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #37723 for Olema.

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

Olema ___

  • Olema Grace
  • Olema Rose
  • Olema Marie
  • Olema Jean
  • Olema Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Olema

Orema Alema Ulema Olena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Olema more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Olema at #37723 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Olema mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Olema means "coyote valley (Coast Miwok place name)" (Coast Miwok origin).

Are Amelia and Olema boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Olema is primarily a girl name.

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