Amelia vs Talia

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

Talia

Girl #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blooming, thriving"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Italian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#270
Total SSA Count
1,161
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tali, Lia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Talia Rank #270

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #270 for Talia.

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

Talia ___

  • Talia Rose
  • Talia Marie
  • Talia Grace
  • Talia Jade
  • Talia Noelle
  • Talia Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Talia

Ariel Naomi Miriam Ezra Gabriel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Talia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Talia at #270 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Talia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Talia means "blooming, thriving" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Talia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Talia is primarily a girl name.

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