Amelia vs Thora

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

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Thora

Girl #4,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thunder goddess, feminine Thor"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse Icelandic Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,926
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Thory

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Thora Rank #4,926

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4926 for Thora.

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

Thora ___

  • Thora Rose
  • Thora Jane
  • Thora May
  • Thora Elise
  • Thora Sigrid
  • Thora Ingrid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Thora

Astrid Freya Soren Erik Sigrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Thora more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Thora at #4926 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Thora mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Thora means "thunder goddess, feminine Thor" (Old Norse origin).

Are Amelia and Thora boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Thora is primarily a girl name.

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