Amelia vs Philippa

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

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Philippa

Girl #2,636 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses, friend to horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Greek Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,636
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pippa, Phil, Pip

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Philippa Rank #2,636

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2636 for Philippa.

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

Philippa ___

  • Philippa Rose
  • Philippa Anne
  • Philippa Jane
  • Philippa Catherine
  • Philippa Margaret
  • Philippa Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Philippa

Georgiana Edmund Cecily Hugo Arabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Philippa more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Philippa at #2636 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Philippa mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Philippa means "lover of horses, friend to horses" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Philippa boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Philippa is primarily a girl name.

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