Amelia vs Sable

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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Sable

Girl #4,941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"black, dark-colored"

Origin: French heraldry

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,941
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sabi, Sab

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sable Rank #4,941

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4941 for Sable.

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

Sable ___

  • Sable Rose
  • Sable Grace
  • Sable Wren
  • Sable Joy
  • Sable Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sable

Raven Ivory Slate Jade Indigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sable more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sable at #4941 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Sable mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sable means "black, dark-colored" (French heraldry origin).

Are Amelia and Sable boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Sable is primarily a girl name.

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