Amelia vs Sapphire

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sapphire

Girl #1,037 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"precious blue gemstone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,037
Total SSA Count
242
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sapphy, Saph

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sapphire Rank #1,037

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1037 for Sapphire.

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

Sapphire ___

  • Sapphire Rose
  • Sapphire Jane
  • Sapphire Mae
  • Sapphire Blue
  • Sapphire Grace
  • Sapphire Iris

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sapphire

Ruby Jade Pearl Jasper Opal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sapphire more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sapphire at #1037 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Sapphire mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sapphire means "precious blue gemstone" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Sapphire boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Sapphire is primarily a girl name.

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