Amelia vs Willisa

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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Willisa

Girl #37,094 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German wil + helm

Cultural Roots

American African-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,094
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Willi, Lisa

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Willisa Rank #37,094

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #37094 for Willisa.

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

Willisa ___

  • Willisa Mae
  • Willisa Jean
  • Willisa Marie
  • Willisa Ann
  • Willisa Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Willisa

Luella Bernice Darlene Willis Eugene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Willisa more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Willisa at #37094 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Willisa mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Willisa means "resolute protector" (Old High German wil + helm origin).

Are Amelia and Willisa boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Willisa is primarily a girl name.

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