Amelia vs Sofie

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sofie Rank #1,461

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1461 for Sofie.

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

Sofie ___

  • Sofie Marie
  • Sofie Elise
  • Sofie Rose
  • Sofie Anne
  • Sofie Louise
  • Sofie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sofie

Emilie Astrid Frida Ingrid Nikolai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sofie more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sofie at #1461 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Sofie mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sofie means "wisdom" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Sofie boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Sofie is primarily a girl name.

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