Amelia vs Selisa

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

Selisa

Girl #63,821 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Moon goddess; pledged to God"

Origin: Greek/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#63,821
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Lisa, Seli

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Selisa Rank #63,821

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #63821 for Selisa.

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

Selisa ___

  • Selisa Rose
  • Selisa Anne
  • Selisa Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Selisa

Vanessa Clarissa Melissa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Selisa more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Selisa at #63821 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Selisa mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Selisa means "Moon goddess; pledged to God" (Greek/Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Selisa boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Selisa is primarily a girl name.

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