Amelia vs Petra

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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Petra

Girl #1,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Czech Scandinavian Dutch Eastern European Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,484
Total SSA Count
147
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pet, Petie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Petra Rank #1,484

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1484 for Petra.

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

Petra ___

  • Petra Anne
  • Petra Louise
  • Petra Maria
  • Petra Elena
  • Petra Claire
  • Petra Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Petra

Klaus Helena Markus Liesel Tomas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Petra more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Petra at #1484 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Petra mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Petra means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Petra boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Petra is primarily a girl name.

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