Amelia vs Selina

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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Selina

Girl #1,308 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moon"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Turkish German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,308
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sel, Lena, Seli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Selina Rank #1,308

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1308 for Selina.

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

Selina ___

  • Selina Rose
  • Selina Marie
  • Selina Grace
  • Selina Claire
  • Selina Jane
  • Selina Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Selina

Celia Serena Marina Julian Adrian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Selina more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Selina at #1308 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Selina mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Selina means "moon" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Selina boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Selina is primarily a girl name.

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