Amelia vs Purity

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

Purity

Girl #5,419 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moral and spiritual purity"

Origin: Latin puritas

Cultural Roots

English Kenyan East African Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,419
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pure, Puri

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Purity Rank #5,419

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5419 for Purity.

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

Purity ___

  • Purity Grace
  • Purity Faith
  • Purity Joy
  • Purity Hope
  • Purity Anne
  • Purity Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Purity

Charity Mercy Patience Blessing Emmanuel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Purity more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Purity at #5419 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Purity mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Purity means "moral and spiritual purity" (Latin puritas origin).

Are Amelia and Purity boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Purity is primarily a girl name.

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