Amelia vs Santa

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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Sarah Hailey Natalia Genesis

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Santa

Girl #5,364 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holy, saint"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,364
Total SSA Count: 24
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Santi, Tita

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3

Santa Rank #5,364

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5364 for Santa.

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

Santa ___

Santa Maria
Santa Lucia
Santa Elena
Santa Rosa
Santa Clara
Santa Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Santa

Angelo Marco Lucia Rosa Carmen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Santa more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Santa at #5364 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Santa mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Santa means "holy, saint" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Santa boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Santa is primarily a girl name.

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