Amelia vs Verna

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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Verna

Girl #4,922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spring, born in spring"

Origin: Latin 'vernus' (of spring)

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,922
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vern

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Verna Rank #4,922

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4922 for Verna.

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

Verna ___

  • Verna Rose
  • Verna Mae
  • Verna Louise
  • Verna Ann
  • Verna Jean
  • Verna Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Verna

Vera Fern Flora Hazel Myrtle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Verna more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Verna at #4922 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Verna mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Verna means "spring, born in spring" (Latin 'vernus' (of spring) origin).

Are Amelia and Verna boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Verna is primarily a girl name.

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