Amelia vs Priscilla

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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Priscilla

Girl #615 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of ancient lineage (from Prisca)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish Portuguese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#615
Total SSA Count
484
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cilla, Pris, Prissy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Priscilla Rank #615

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #615 for Priscilla.

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

Priscilla ___

  • Priscilla Anne
  • Priscilla Rose
  • Priscilla Jane
  • Priscilla Kate
  • Priscilla Lynn
  • Priscilla Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Priscilla

Cornelius Cecelia Augustus Cordelia Marcus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Priscilla more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Priscilla at #615 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Priscilla mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Priscilla means "of ancient lineage (from Prisca)" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Priscilla boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Priscilla is primarily a girl name.

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