Amelia vs Ximena

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ximena Rank #173

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #173 for Ximena.

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

Ximena ___

  • Ximena Sofia
  • Ximena Isabella
  • Ximena Valentina
  • Ximena Lucia
  • Ximena Elena
  • Ximena Maria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ximena

Alejandro Mateo Valentina Sebastian Emilio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ximena more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ximena at #173 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ximena mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ximena means "one who listens" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Ximena boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ximena is primarily a girl name.

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