Amelia vs Santi

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

Santi

Boy #1,303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, he who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Argentine Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,303
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
San

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Santi Rank #1,303

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1303 for Santi.

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

Santi ___

  • Santi Cruz
  • Santi Mateo
  • Santi Leon
  • Santi Miguel
  • Santi Emilio
  • Santi Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Santi

Mateo Leo Valentina Sofia Nico

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Santi more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Santi at #1303 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Santi mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Santi means "supplanter, he who follows at the heel" (Hebrew via Spanish origin).

Are Amelia and Santi boy or girl names?

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

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