Amelia vs Ophelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ophelia

Girl #261 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"help, aid"

Origin: Greek opheleia

Cultural Roots

Greek English Italian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#261
Total SSA Count
1,215
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ophie, Lia, Effie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ophelia Rank #261

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #261 for Ophelia.

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

Ophelia ___

  • Ophelia Rose
  • Ophelia Jane
  • Ophelia Claire
  • Ophelia Mae
  • Ophelia Grace
  • Ophelia Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ophelia

Hamlet Sebastian Cordelia Portia Lysander

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ophelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ophelia at #261 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ophelia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ophelia means "help, aid" (Greek opheleia origin).

Are Amelia and Ophelia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ophelia is primarily a girl name.

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