Amelia vs Orion

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
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Orion Rank #326

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #326 for Orion.

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

Orion ___

  • Orion James
  • Orion Alexander
  • Orion Cole
  • Orion Blake
  • Orion Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Orion

Atlas Perseus Cassian Lyra Aurora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Orion more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Orion mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Orion boy or girl names?

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

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