Amelia vs Smith

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

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,580
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Smithy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Smith Rank #1,580

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1580 for Smith.

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

Smith ___

  • Smith James
  • Smith Cole
  • Smith Lee
  • Smith Reid
  • Smith Grant
  • Smith Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Smith

Hunter Fletcher Cooper Tanner Parker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Smith more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Smith at #1580 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Smith mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Smith boy or girl names?

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

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