Amelia vs Raphaella

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

Raphaella

Girl #5,850 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese French Brazilian Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,850
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Raffi, Ella, Rafa

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Raphaella Rank #5,850

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5850 for Raphaella.

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

Raphaella ___

  • Raphaella Marie
  • Raphaella Grace
  • Raphaella Sofia
  • Raphaella Elena
  • Raphaella Lucia
  • Raphaella Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Raphaella

Leonardo Matteo Gianni Isabella Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Raphaella more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Raphaella at #5850 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Raphaella mean?

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

Are Amelia and Raphaella boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Raphaella is primarily a girl name.

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