Amelia vs Ruth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruth

Girl #172 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"vision of beauty"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#172
Total SSA Count
1,767
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ruthie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ruth Rank #172

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #172 for Ruth.

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

Ruth ___

  • Ruth Elise
  • Ruth Marie
  • Ruth Eleanor
  • Ruth Anne
  • Ruth Catherine
  • Ruth Abigail

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ruth

Naomi Esther Miriam Samuel Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ruth more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ruth at #172 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ruth mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ruth means "vision of beauty" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Ruth boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ruth is primarily a girl name.

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