Amelia vs Tallulah

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

Tallulah

Girl #815 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"leaping water"

Origin: Choctaw

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#815
Total SSA Count
339
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tally, Lula, Lou

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Tallulah Rank #815

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #815 for Tallulah.

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

Tallulah ___

  • Tallulah Jane
  • Tallulah Mae
  • Tallulah Rose
  • Tallulah Kate
  • Tallulah Jo
  • Tallulah Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Tallulah

Rafferty Clementine Dashiell Wren Phineas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Tallulah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Tallulah at #815 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Tallulah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Tallulah means "leaping water" (Choctaw origin).

Are Amelia and Tallulah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Tallulah is primarily a girl name.

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