Amelia vs Violet

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Violet

Girl #15 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"violet color, purple"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15
Total SSA Count
6,972
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vi, Lettie, Vivi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Violet Rank #15

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #15 for Violet.

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

Violet ___

  • Violet Mae
  • Violet Jane
  • Violet Rose
  • Violet Claire
  • Violet Anne
  • Violet Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Violet

Jasper Iris Hazel Felix Scarlett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Violet more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Violet at #15 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Violet mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Violet means "violet color, purple" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Violet boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Violet is primarily a girl name.

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