Amelia vs Uma

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
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Uma

Girl #2,724 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"nation, community"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Indian Jewish American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,724
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Uma Rank #2,724

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2724 for Uma.

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

Uma ___

  • Uma Rose
  • Uma Jade
  • Uma Simone
  • Uma Grace
  • Uma Pearl
  • Uma Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Uma

Shiva Kali Arjun Priya Deva

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Uma more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Uma at #2724 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Uma mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Uma means "nation, community" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Uma boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Uma is primarily a girl name.

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