Amelia vs Paola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paola

Girl #1,081 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,081
Total SSA Count
229
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pao, Pola

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Paola Rank #1,081

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1081 for Paola.

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

Paola ___

  • Paola Grace
  • Paola Marie
  • Paola Sofia
  • Paola Valentina
  • Paola Rosa
  • Paola Isabella

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Paola

Sofia Isabella Valentina Marco Matteo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Paola more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Paola at #1081 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Paola mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Paola means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Paola boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Paola is primarily a girl name.

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