Amelia vs Riley

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

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Riley

Girl #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42
Total SSA Count
4,644
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ri, Rile

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Riley Rank #42

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #42 for Riley.

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

Riley ___

  • Riley Grace
  • Riley Mae
  • Riley Ann
  • Riley Jo
  • Riley Kate
  • Riley Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Riley

Avery Parker Quinn Logan Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Riley more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Riley at #42 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Riley mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Riley means "Courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Amelia and Riley boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Riley is primarily a girl name.

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