Amelia vs Salome

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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Salome

Girl #955 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, peaceful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Georgian Spanish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#955
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sal, Salo, Lome

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Salome Rank #955

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #955 for Salome.

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

Salome ___

  • Salome Grace
  • Salome Rose
  • Salome Marie
  • Salome Eve
  • Salome Jade
  • Salome Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Salome

Miriam Esther Tobias Ezra Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Salome more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Salome at #955 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Salome mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Salome means "peace, peaceful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Salome boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Salome is primarily a girl name.

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