Amelia vs Polina

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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Polina

Girl #3,295 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Ukrainian Greek Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,295
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Polly, Pola, Lina

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Polina Rank #3,295

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3295 for Polina.

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

Polina ___

  • Polina Marie
  • Polina Anna
  • Polina Grace
  • Polina Elena
  • Polina Natasha
  • Polina Vera

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Polina

Natasha Katya Aleksei Dmitri Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Polina more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Polina at #3295 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Polina mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Polina means "small, humble" (Latin via Slavic origin).

Are Amelia and Polina boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Polina is primarily a girl name.

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