Amelia vs Santiago

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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Santiago

Boy #29 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Saint James"

Origin: Spanish Sant Iago from Latin Sanctus Iacobus

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29
Total SSA Count
7,407
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Santi, Tiago, Diego

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Santiago Rank #29

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #29 for Santiago.

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

Santiago ___

  • Santiago Alejandro
  • Santiago Luis
  • Santiago Miguel
  • Santiago Antonio
  • Santiago Rafael
  • Santiago Emilio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Santiago

Valentina Isabella Mateo Camila Lucas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Santiago more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Santiago at #29 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Santiago mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Santiago means "Saint James" (Spanish Sant Iago from Latin Sanctus Iacobus origin).

Are Amelia and Santiago boy or girl names?

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

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