Amelia vs Paolina

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

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Paolina

Girl #13,583 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Latino/Hispanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,583
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Paola, Lina, Pia

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Paolina Rank #13,583

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #13583 for Paolina.

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

Paolina ___

  • Paolina Maria
  • Paolina Sofia
  • Paolina Elena
  • Paolina Giulia
  • Paolina Rosa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Paolina

Matteo Ginevra Isabella Lorenzo Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Paolina more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Paolina at #13583 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Paolina mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Paolina means "small, humble" (Latin via Italian origin).

Are Amelia and Paolina boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Paolina is primarily a girl name.

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