Amelia vs Xenia

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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Xenia

Girl #3,324 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"stranger, foreigner (from xenos)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Eastern European English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,324
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Xeni, Zee, Nia

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Xenia Rank #3,324

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3324 for Xenia.

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

Xenia ___

  • Xenia Marie
  • Xenia Grace
  • Xenia Sophia
  • Xenia Rose
  • Xenia Elise
  • Xenia Aurora

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Xenia

Xander Zephyr Athena Daphne Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Xenia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Xenia at #3324 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Xenia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Xenia means "stranger, foreigner (from xenos)" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Xenia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Xenia is primarily a girl name.

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