Amelia vs Sofia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sofia

Girl #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"skill, cleverness"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10
Total SSA Count
8,094
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sophie, Sof, Fia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sofia Rank #10

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #10 for Sofia.

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

Sofia ___

  • Sofia Rose
  • Sofia Grace
  • Sofia Elena
  • Sofia Isabel
  • Sofia Marie
  • Sofia Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sofia

Mateo Diego Isabella Camila Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sofia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sofia at #10 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Sofia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sofia means "skill, cleverness" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Sofia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Sofia is primarily a girl name.

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