Amelia vs Sarah

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
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Sarah

Girl #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Arabic Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
2,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sal, Sally, Sadie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sarah Rank #95

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #95 for Sarah.

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

Sarah ___

  • Sarah Grace
  • Sarah Elizabeth
  • Sarah Jane
  • Sarah Ann
  • Sarah Rose
  • Sarah Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sarah

Rachel Rebecca Hannah Miriam Isaac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sarah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sarah at #95 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Sarah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sarah means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Sarah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Sarah is primarily a girl name.

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