Amelia vs Sylvia

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
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sylvia Rank #361

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #361 for Sylvia.

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

Sylvia ___

  • Sylvia Rose
  • Sylvia Jane
  • Sylvia Marie
  • Sylvia Grace
  • Sylvia Anne
  • Sylvia Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sylvia

Edmund Cecily Julian Flora Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sylvia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sylvia at #361 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Sylvia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sylvia means "wood, forest" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Sylvia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Sylvia is primarily a girl name.

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