Amelia vs Sasha

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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Sasha

Girl #641 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek (Alexandros)

Cultural Roots

Russian Slavic American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#641
Total SSA Count
460
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sash

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sasha Rank #641

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #641 for Sasha.

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

Sasha ___

  • Sasha Marie
  • Sasha Grace
  • Sasha Rose
  • Sasha Nicole
  • Sasha Jade
  • Sasha Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sasha

Misha Natasha Ivan Vera Alexei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sasha more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sasha at #641 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Sasha mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sasha means "defender of mankind" (Greek (Alexandros) origin).

Are Amelia and Sasha boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Sasha is primarily a girl name.

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