Amelia vs Sadako

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

✓ All Clear
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Sadako

Girl #69,771 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"upright child; righteous child"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69,771
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sada

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sadako Rank #69,771

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #69771 for Sadako.

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

Sadako ___

  • Sadako Hana
  • Sadako Yuki
  • Sadako Mei
  • Sadako Ai
  • Sadako Rin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sadako

Keiko Haruko Yoshiko Hiroshi Takeshi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sadako more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sadako at #69771 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Sadako mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sadako means "upright child; righteous child" (Japanese origin).

Are Amelia and Sadako boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Sadako is primarily a girl name.

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