Amelia vs Raffaella

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Raffaella Rank #6,143

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6143 for Raffaella.

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

Raffaella ___

  • Raffaella Maria
  • Raffaella Sofia
  • Raffaella Elena
  • Raffaella Lucia
  • Raffaella Giulia
  • Raffaella Bianca

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Raffaella

Leonardo Ginevra Matteo Chiara Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Raffaella more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Raffaella at #6143 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Raffaella mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Raffaella means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Raffaella boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Raffaella is primarily a girl name.

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