Amelia vs Paulina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paulina

Girl #780 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Polish Italian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#780
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pauli, Lina, Paula

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Paulina Rank #780

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #780 for Paulina.

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

Paulina ___

  • Paulina Marie
  • Paulina Sofia
  • Paulina Elena
  • Paulina Isabel
  • Paulina Rose
  • Paulina Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Paulina

Valentina Isabella Emilio Sebastian Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Paulina more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Paulina at #780 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Paulina mean?

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

Are Amelia and Paulina boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Paulina is primarily a girl name.

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