Amelia vs Shaw

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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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Shaw Rank #4,307

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4307 for Shaw.

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

Shaw ___

  • Shaw James
  • Shaw William
  • Shaw Alexander
  • Shaw Reid
  • Shaw Cole
  • Shaw Bennett

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shaw

Hayes Greer Quinn Sloane Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Shaw more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Shaw mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Shaw boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.

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