Amelia vs Penny

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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Penny

Girl #746 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"with a web over her face"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#746
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pen, Pey, Peie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Penny Rank #746

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #746 for Penny.

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

Penny ___

  • Penny Rose
  • Penny Jane
  • Penny Lou
  • Penny Mae
  • Penny Grace
  • Penny Blair

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Penny

Nellie Bea Dot Hazel Millie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Penny more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Penny at #746 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Penny mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Penny means "with a web over her face" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Penny boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Penny is primarily a girl name.

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