Amelia vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sterling Rank #373

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #373 for Sterling.

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

Sterling ___

  • Sterling James
  • Sterling Cole
  • Sterling Grant
  • Sterling Thomas
  • Sterling Alexander
  • Sterling Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sterling

Sloane Crew Beckett Palmer Archer

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sterling more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Sterling mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Sterling boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons

Sterling vs Amelia Amelia vs Gianna Amelia vs Paisley Amelia vs Aaliyah Amelia vs Scottie
← Full profile: Amelia ← Full profile: Sterling Browse all baby names