Amelia vs Scarlett

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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Scarlett

Girl #27 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright red color"

Origin: Old French escarlate

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27
Total SSA Count
5,894
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Scar, Letty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Scarlett Rank #27

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #27 for Scarlett.

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

Scarlett ___

  • Scarlett Rose
  • Scarlett Grace
  • Scarlett Mae
  • Scarlett Anne
  • Scarlett Jane
  • Scarlett Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Scarlett

Rhett Violet Jasper Ivy Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Scarlett more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Scarlett at #27 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Scarlett mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Scarlett means "bright red color" (Old French escarlate origin).

Are Amelia and Scarlett boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Scarlett is primarily a girl name.

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