Amelia vs Selin

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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Selin

Girl #4,560 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"moon, moonlight"

Origin: Greek Selene

Cultural Roots

Turkish Greek Persian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,560
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sel, Lin

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Selin Rank #4,560

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4560 for Selin.

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

Selin ___

  • Selin Ece
  • Selin Nur
  • Selin Ayse
  • Selin Deniz
  • Selin Marie
  • Selin Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Selin

Elif Defne Emre Berk Naz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Selin more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Selin at #4560 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Selin mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Selin means "moon, moonlight" (Greek Selene origin).

Are Amelia and Selin boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Selin is primarily a girl name.

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