Amelia vs Raphael

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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Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish French English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#421
Total SSA Count
744
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rafe, Raffy, Rafi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Raphael Rank #421

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #421 for Raphael.

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

Raphael ___

  • Raphael James
  • Raphael Alexander
  • Raphael Louis
  • Raphael Antoine
  • Raphael Emilio
  • Raphael Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Raphael

Gabriel Sebastian Leonardo Beatrice Cecilia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Raphael more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Raphael mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Raphael boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.

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