Amelia vs Willa

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
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Willa Rank #423

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #423 for Willa.

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

Willa ___

  • Willa Grace
  • Willa Rose
  • Willa Jane
  • Willa Mae
  • Willa Claire
  • Willa Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Willa

Hazel June Cecily Theodore Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Willa more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Willa at #423 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Willa mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Willa means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Willa boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Willa is primarily a girl name.

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