Amelia vs Virginia

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

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Virginia Rank #510

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #510 for Virginia.

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

Virginia ___

  • Virginia Rose
  • Virginia Mae
  • Virginia Claire
  • Virginia Jane
  • Virginia Elizabeth
  • Virginia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Virginia

Fitzgerald Theodore Edmund Beatrice Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Virginia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Virginia at #510 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Virginia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Virginia means "pure, maiden" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Virginia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Virginia is primarily a girl name.

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