Amelia vs Tabitha

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
Tabitha Rank #1,517

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1517 for Tabitha.

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

Tabitha ___

  • Tabitha Rose
  • Tabitha Jane
  • Tabitha Claire
  • Tabitha Ann
  • Tabitha Louise
  • Tabitha Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Tabitha

Beatrice Phineas Caspian Cordelia Barnabas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Tabitha more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Tabitha at #1517 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Tabitha mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Tabitha means "gazelle" (Aramaic origin).

Are Amelia and Tabitha boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Tabitha is primarily a girl name.

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