Amelia vs Tillie

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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Tillie

Girl #1,235 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle, strength in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,235
Total SSA Count
189
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Till, Til

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Tillie Rank #1,235

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1235 for Tillie.

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

Tillie ___

  • Tillie Rose
  • Tillie Mae
  • Tillie Jane
  • Tillie Grace
  • Tillie Bea
  • Tillie Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Tillie

Millie Nell Dot Archie Bertie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Tillie more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Tillie at #1235 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Tillie mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Tillie means "mighty in battle, strength in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Tillie boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Tillie is primarily a girl name.

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