Amelia vs Wade

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Wade Rank #341

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #341 for Wade.

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

Wade ___

  • Wade Thomas
  • Wade Allen
  • Wade Andrew
  • Wade Parker
  • Wade Elliott
  • Wade Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Wade

Chase Cole Brooke Sloane Grant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Wade more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Wade mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Wade boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Wade is primarily a boy name.

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