Amelia vs Paulena

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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Paulena

Girl #38,557 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #38,557
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Pau, Paul, Pauly

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3

Paulena Rank #38,557

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #38557 for Paulena.

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

Paulena ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Paulena more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Paulena at #38557 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Paulena mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Paulena boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Paulena is primarily a girl name.

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