Amelia vs Portia

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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Portia

Girl #6,130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Roman Porcius family (related to 'porcus', pig or a family totem)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Roman/Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,130
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Por, Port, Porty

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Portia Rank #6,130

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6130 for Portia.

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

Portia ___

  • Portia Elaine
  • Portia Elizabeth
  • Portia Anne
  • Portia Claire
  • Portia Rose
  • Portia Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Portia

Eleanor Beatrice Vivienne Sebastian Julian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Portia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Portia at #6130 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Portia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Portia means "from the Roman Porcius family (related to 'porcus', pig or a family totem)" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Portia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Portia is primarily a girl name.

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