Amelia vs Wilhelmina

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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Wilhelmina

Girl #1,801 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"determined protector, will to protect"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,801
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mina, Willa, Billie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Wilhelmina Rank #1,801

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1801 for Wilhelmina.

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

Wilhelmina ___

  • Wilhelmina Rose
  • Wilhelmina Grace
  • Wilhelmina Jane
  • Wilhelmina Elizabeth
  • Wilhelmina Louise
  • Wilhelmina Charlotte

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Wilhelmina

Maximilian Frederica Eugenia Leopold Augusta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Wilhelmina more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Wilhelmina at #1801 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Wilhelmina mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Wilhelmina means "determined protector, will to protect" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Wilhelmina boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Wilhelmina is primarily a girl name.

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