Amelia vs Patricia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patricia

Girl #1,299 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of the patrician class"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,299
Total SSA Count
177
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pat, Patty, Patrice

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Patricia Rank #1,299

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1299 for Patricia.

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

Patricia ___

  • Patricia Ann
  • Patricia Marie
  • Patricia Louise
  • Patricia Jean
  • Patricia Elizabeth
  • Patricia Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Patricia

Barbara Sandra Linda Richard Robert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Patricia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Patricia at #1299 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Patricia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Patricia means "noble, of the patrician class" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Patricia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Patricia is primarily a girl name.

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