Amelia vs Rooney

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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Rooney

Girl #1,974 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the champion, hero"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,974
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Roo, Rone

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Rooney Rank #1,974

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1974 for Rooney.

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

Rooney ___

  • Rooney Mae
  • Rooney Kate
  • Rooney Claire
  • Rooney Jane
  • Rooney Sloane
  • Rooney Blaise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Rooney

Quinn Finley Sloane Shea Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Rooney more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Rooney at #1974 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Rooney mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Rooney means "descendant of the champion, hero" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Rooney boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Rooney is primarily a girl name.

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