Amelia vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,260
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Rae →

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Rae Rank #1,260

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1260 for Rae.

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

Rae ___

  • Rae Ellen
  • Rae Marie
  • Rae Louise
  • Rae Elizabeth
  • Rae Ann
  • Rae Christine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Rae

Leo June Mae Beau Nora

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Rae more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Rae at #1260 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Rae mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Amelia and Rae boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Rae is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Rae vs Amelia Amelia vs Ariana Amelia vs Eleanor Amelia vs Naomi Amelia vs Catalina
← Full profile: Amelia ← Full profile: Rae Browse all baby names