Amelia vs Sirius

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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Sirius

Boy #2,650 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"glowing, scorching"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,650
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Siri, Rius

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sirius Rank #2,650

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2650 for Sirius.

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

Sirius ___

  • Sirius James
  • Sirius Orion
  • Sirius Leo
  • Sirius Caspian
  • Sirius Felix
  • Sirius William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sirius

Orion Luna Lyra Remus Rigel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sirius more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sirius at #2650 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Sirius mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sirius means "glowing, scorching" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Sirius boy or girl names?

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

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