Amelia vs Sela

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

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sela Rank #4,127

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4127 for Sela.

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

Sela ___

  • Sela Rose
  • Sela Jane
  • Sela Grace
  • Sela Mae
  • Sela Ann
  • Sela Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sela

Lena Mira Jude Eli Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sela more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sela at #4127 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Sela mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sela means "exaltation (Selah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Sela boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Sela is primarily a girl name.

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