Amelia vs Payton

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Payton Rank #381

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #381 for Payton.

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

Payton ___

  • Payton Grace
  • Payton Ann
  • Payton Marie
  • Payton Rose
  • Payton Leigh
  • Payton Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Taylor Jordan Riley Bailey Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Payton more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Payton at #381 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Payton mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Payton means "Paega's town, farmstead settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Payton boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Payton is primarily a girl name.

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