What does Amelie mean?
Amélie is a French form of Amelia, “industrious” or “hardworking.”
What does Ines mean?
Inès is a French and Spanish form of Agnes, “pure” or “holy.”
Amelie vs Ines
Which is more popular?
Amelie is more popular than Ines today: about 329 US babies were given the name Amelie in 2025, compared with 213 named Ines.
| Amelie | Ines | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Industrious | Pure, holy |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ah-may-LEE | ee-NESS |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1886 | 1883 |
| Peak year | 2013 (466) | 2025 (213) |
| In 2025 | 329 | 213 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Amelie
Ines
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Amelie | Ines |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2,008 | 890 |
| 2010s | 4,253 | 949 |
| 2000s | 2,683 | 761 |
| 1990s | 184 | 522 |
| 1980s | 126 | 335 |
| 1970s | 90 | 359 |
| 1960s | 41 | 379 |
| 1950s | 59 | 255 |
| 1940s | 18 | 217 |
| 1930s | 11 | 410 |
| 1920s | 46 | 761 |
| 1910s | 69 | 605 |
| 1900s | 33 | 186 |
| 1890s | 18 | 104 |
| 1880s | 15 | 18 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amelie or Ines more popular?
Amelie is more popular than Ines today: about 329 US babies were given the name Amelie in 2025, compared with 213 named Ines.
What is the difference between Amelie and Ines?
Amelie means Industrious (French origin), while Ines means Pure, holy (French origin).
Which name is older, Amelie or Ines?
In US records, Amelie first appears in 1886 and Ines in 1883, so Ines has the longer recorded history.