Amelia vs Teresa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Teresa

Girl #869 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"summer"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#869
Total SSA Count
310
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tere, Terry, Tess

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Teresa Rank #869

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #869 for Teresa.

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

Teresa ___

  • Teresa Maria
  • Teresa Ann
  • Teresa Louise
  • Teresa Grace
  • Teresa Lucia
  • Teresa Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Teresa

Maria Rosa Carmen Isabel Jose

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Teresa more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Teresa at #869 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Teresa mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Teresa means "summer" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Teresa boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Teresa is primarily a girl name.

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