Amelia vs Yessenia

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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Yessenia

Girl #4,402 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"palm tree, flowering plant"

Origin: Botanical Latin from indigenous American

Cultural Roots

Mexican Latin American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,402
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yesi, Jessie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Yessenia Rank #4,402

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4402 for Yessenia.

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

Yessenia ___

  • Yessenia Marie
  • Yessenia Isabel
  • Yessenia Sofia
  • Yessenia Elena
  • Yessenia Carmen
  • Yessenia Lucia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yessenia

Xiomara Marisol Diego Carlos Valeria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Yessenia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Yessenia at #4402 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Yessenia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Yessenia means "palm tree, flowering plant" (Botanical Latin from indigenous American origin).

Are Amelia and Yessenia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Yessenia is primarily a girl name.

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