Amelia vs Penelope

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Penelope Rank #28

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #28 for Penelope.

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

Penelope ___

  • Penelope Rose
  • Penelope Jane
  • Penelope Claire
  • Penelope Grace
  • Penelope Anne
  • Penelope Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Penelope

Theodore Athena Jasper Phoebe Sebastien

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Penelope more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Penelope at #28 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Penelope mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Penelope means "weaver, one who weaves" (Greek penelops origin).

Are Amelia and Penelope boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Penelope is primarily a girl name.

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