Amelia vs Sepia

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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Sepia

Girl #61,280 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Reddish-brown color; cuttlefish ink; from Greek sepia meaning cuttlefish"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Modern American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#61,280
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sep

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sepia Rank #61,280

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #61280 for Sepia.

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

Sepia ___

  • Sepia June
  • Sepia Rose
  • Sepia Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sepia

Indigo Coral Sable

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sepia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sepia at #61280 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Sepia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sepia means "Reddish-brown color; cuttlefish ink; from Greek sepia meaning cuttlefish" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Sepia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Sepia is primarily a girl name.

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