Amelia vs Serene

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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Serene

Girl #1,705 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"clear, cloudless"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,705
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rene, Seri

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Serene Rank #1,705

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1705 for Serene.

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

Serene ___

  • Serene Grace
  • Serene Joy
  • Serene Marie
  • Serene Elise
  • Serene Dawn
  • Serene Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Serene

Celeste Aurora Ivy Cleo Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Serene more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Serene at #1705 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Serene mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Serene means "clear, cloudless" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Serene boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Serene is primarily a girl name.

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