Amelia vs Polly

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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Polly

Girl #2,192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea; beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,192
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Poll, Pol

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Polly Rank #2,192

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2192 for Polly.

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

Polly ___

  • Polly Jean
  • Polly Anne
  • Polly Mae
  • Polly Rose
  • Polly Jane
  • Polly Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Polly

Molly Nellie Teddy Archie Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Polly more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Polly at #2192 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Polly mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Polly means "star of the sea; beloved" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Polly boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Polly is primarily a girl name.

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