Amelia vs Xena

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

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Xena

Girl #1,297 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"foreigner, guest"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,297
Total SSA Count
178
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Xena Rank #1,297

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1297 for Xena.

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

Xena ___

  • Xena Rose
  • Xena Jade
  • Xena Storm
  • Xena Blaze
  • Xena Leigh
  • Xena Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Xena

Zara Athena Lyra Orion Ajax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Xena more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Xena at #1297 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Xena mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Xena means "foreigner, guest" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Xena boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Xena is primarily a girl name.

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