Amelia vs Precious

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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Precious

Girl #2,562 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of great value, beloved, cherished"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

African Nigerian African American American Ghanaian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,562
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Precia, P

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Precious Rank #2,562

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2562 for Precious.

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

Precious ___

  • Precious Grace
  • Precious Joy
  • Precious Hope
  • Precious Faith
  • Precious Love
  • Precious Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Precious

Blessing Favour Destiny Gift Mercy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Precious more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Precious at #2562 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Precious mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Precious means "of great value, beloved, cherished" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Amelia and Precious boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Precious is primarily a girl name.

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