Amelia vs Waverly

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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Waverly

Girl #916 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow of quivering aspens"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#916
Total SSA Count
289
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wave, Wavie, Avery

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Waverly Rank #916

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #916 for Waverly.

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

Waverly ___

  • Waverly Rose
  • Waverly June
  • Waverly Claire
  • Waverly Jade
  • Waverly Faith
  • Waverly Hope

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Waverly

Hadley Finley Emerson Hollis Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Waverly more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Waverly at #916 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Waverly mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Waverly means "meadow of quivering aspens" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Waverly boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Waverly is primarily a girl name.

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