Amelia vs Zoey

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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Zoey

Girl #59 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life, living"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#59
Total SSA Count
3,600
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zoey Rank #59

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #59 for Zoey.

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

Zoey ___

  • Zoey Grace
  • Zoey Marie
  • Zoey Rose
  • Zoey Anne
  • Zoey Elizabeth
  • Zoey Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zoey

Chloe Lily Ella Ethan Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zoey more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zoey at #59 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zoey mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zoey means "life, living" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Zoey boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zoey is primarily a girl name.

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