Amelia vs Sofiya

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

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Sofiya

Girl #2,310 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wisdom, knowledge"

Origin: Greek sophos

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Serbian Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,310
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sofi, Fia, Sofie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sofiya Rank #2,310

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2310 for Sofiya.

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

Sofiya ___

  • Sofiya Rose
  • Sofiya Elena
  • Sofiya Natasha
  • Sofiya Irina
  • Sofiya Vera
  • Sofiya Alexandra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sofiya

Anastasia Natalia Masha Olga Ivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sofiya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sofiya at #2310 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Sofiya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sofiya means "wisdom, knowledge" (Greek sophos origin).

Are Amelia and Sofiya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Sofiya is primarily a girl name.

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