Amelia vs Reba

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

Reba

Girl #6,125 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to bind, captivating"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,125
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bea, Beba

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Reba Rank #6,125

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6125 for Reba.

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

Reba ___

  • Reba Lynn
  • Reba Ann
  • Reba Jane
  • Reba Grace
  • Reba Kate
  • Reba Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Reba

Mae June Alice Callie Roy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Reba more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Reba at #6125 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Reba mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Reba means "to bind, captivating" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Reba boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Reba is primarily a girl name.

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