Amelia vs Sammy

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

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Sammy

Boy #1,559 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Arabic-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,559
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sammy Rank #1,559

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1559 for Sammy.

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

Sammy ___

  • Sammy James
  • Sammy Lee
  • Sammy Ray
  • Sammy Jay
  • Sammy Dean
  • Sammy Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sammy

Danny Tommy Benny Josie Annie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sammy more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sammy at #1559 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Sammy mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sammy means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Sammy boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Sammy is primarily a boy name.

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