Amelia vs Rio

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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Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#517
Total SSA Count
591
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Rio Rank #517

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #517 for Rio.

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

Rio ___

  • Rio James
  • Rio Alexander
  • Rio Sebastian
  • Rio Marcus
  • Rio Cruz
  • Rio Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Rio

Finn Kai Luna Isla Milo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Rio more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Rio mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Amelia and Rio boy or girl names?

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

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