Amelia vs Daisy
Amelia and Daisy compared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
In 2025, Amelia was ranked #2 and Daisy #25 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
New Zealand · Girls
In 2023, Amelia was ranked #2 and Daisy #26 among girls in New Zealand.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Amelia was ranked #3 and Daisy #18 among girls in England and Wales.
Scotland · Girls
In 2024, Amelia was ranked #7 and Daisy #27 among girls in Scotland.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2025, Amelia was ranked #12 and Daisy #43 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2024, Amelia was ranked #14 and Daisy #33 among girls in Northern Ireland.
Amelia and Daisy over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Amelia and Daisy over time
Amelia and Daisy appear together in 5 published lists, across 115 years of shared records. Amelia held the stronger position in more years in 5 of them, Daisy in 0.
The order between them changed and held in one of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Amelia reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 4 of those lists, Daisy in 1. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 2008, Amelia moved ahead of Daisy in Northern Ireland · Girls — #84 and #83 the year before became #61 and #148.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Amelia and Daisy changed places 5 times in Northern Ireland · Girls between 1999 and 2024, ending at #14 and #33.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 30 shared years in England and Wales · Girls, Amelia and Daisy averaged 17.0 places apart, ending at #3 and #18.
- Longest-running competitions
Amelia and Daisy were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #3 and #18.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Girls within 2 years — Amelia #1 in 2011, Daisy #15 in 2010.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Girls37 shared years, 1979–2025
Amelia held the stronger position in 33 of those years, Daisy in 3.
Highest recorded here: Amelia #3 in 2017, Daisy #42 in 2024.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Amelia #12, Daisy #43.
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Amelia held the stronger position in 30 of those years, Daisy in 0.
Highest recorded here: Amelia #1 in 2011, Daisy #15 in 2010.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Amelia #3, Daisy #18.
Northern Ireland · Girls26 shared years, 1999–2024
Amelia held the stronger position in 21 of those years, Daisy in 5.
Highest recorded here: Amelia #4 in 2012, Daisy #33 in 2024.
The order changed in 2008: Amelia moved ahead. In 2007 they stood at #84 and #83; by 2008 that had become #61 and #148.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Amelia #14, Daisy #33.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls12 shared years, 2013–2025
Amelia held the stronger position in 12 of those years, Daisy in 0.
Highest recorded here: Amelia #1 in 2020, Daisy #25 in 2025.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Amelia #2, Daisy #25.
New Zealand · Girls10 shared years, 2009–2023
Amelia held the stronger position in 10 of those years, Daisy in 0.
Highest recorded here: Amelia #1 in 2019, Daisy #26 in 2023.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2023: Amelia #2, Daisy #26.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Amelia
Pairs where Amelia shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Amelia vs Ashleigh
In 1996 they stood at #63 and #58 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #3 and #2788.
Amelia · Ashleigh · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Amelia vs Kate
In 1996 they stood at #63 and #59 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #3 and #1079.
Amelia · Kate · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Amelia vs Caitlin
In 1996 they stood at #63 and #66 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #3 and #1028.
Amelia · Caitlin · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Amelia vs Ellen
In 1996 they stood at #63 and #63 in England and Wales · Girls, 0 places apart; by 2025 they were #3 and #1028.
Amelia · Ellen · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other comparisons involving Daisy
Pairs where Daisy shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Daisy vs Rachael
In 1996 they stood at #71 and #77 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #18 and #3705.
Daisy · Rachael · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Kelly vs Daisy
In 1996 they stood at #74 and #71 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #2006 and #18.
Kelly · Daisy · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Aimee vs Daisy
In 1996 they stood at #70 and #71 in England and Wales · Girls, 1 places apart; by 2025 they were #1809 and #18.
Aimee · Daisy · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Caitlin vs Daisy
In 1996 they stood at #66 and #71 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #1028 and #18.
Caitlin · Daisy · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — peaked in the same years.
- Jason vs Aaron
Both reached their highest recorded position in New Zealand · Boys within 2 years — Jason #1 in 1970, Aaron #8 in 1972.
Jason · Aaron · 39 shared years, 1966–2004 · Peaked in the same years
- Ava vs Abigail
Both reached their highest recorded position in Republic of Ireland · Girls within 2 years — Ava #1 in 2008, Abigail #36 in 2008.
Ava · Abigail · 44 shared years, 1978–2025 · Peaked in the same years
- Charlotte vs Abigail
Both reached their highest recorded position in New South Wales, Australia · Girls within 2 years — Charlotte #1 in 2012, Abigail #24 in 2010.
Charlotte · Abigail · 24 shared years, 2002–2025 · Peaked in the same years
- Emma vs Abigail
Both reached their highest recorded position in Northern Ireland · Girls within 2 years — Emma #1 in 2003, Abigail #29 in 2005.
Emma · Abigail · 28 shared years, 1997–2024 · Peaked in the same years
Other pairs from England and Wales lists
Pairs measured inside England and Wales's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs ranked together in the 2020s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2020 and 2029.
- Hayley vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #57 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 7 places apart; by 2025 they were #478 and #4867.
Hayley · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Natalie vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #42 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 8 places apart; by 2025 they were #634 and #4867.
Natalie · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jennifer vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #54 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #650 and #4867.
Jennifer · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Lily vs Nicola
In 1996 they stood at #85 and #87 in England and Wales · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2025 they were #2 and #4201.
Lily · Nicola · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Amelia | Daisy |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Commonly interpreted as 'work' or 'industrious', with usage strongly influenced by the separate Roman name Aemilia. | Taken from the English word for the flower, whose own name poetically describes how its petals open at dawn and close at dusk. |
| Origin | Latin (influence) | English, from Old English dægeseage ('day's eye') |
| Pronunciation | /əˈmiːliə/ | /ˈdeɪzi/ |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Amelie, Amalia, Amy, Mia | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | New South Wales, Australia · Girls #2 (2025) | England and Wales · Girls #18 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | high | medium |
What the data shows
- Amelia is recorded with a Latin (influence) origin, while Daisy is recorded with a English, from Old English dægeseage ('day's eye') origin.
- Amelia has 3 syllables, compared with 2 for Daisy.
- Amelia's recorded meaning differs from Daisy's — see the table above for each.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ.
- The available evidence gives Amelia a "high" Data Confidence level and Daisy a "medium" level — this reflects how complete and corroborated the underlying evidence is, not a judgement of either name.
How each name got here
Amelia
Popularity journey
First recorded1964
First recorded at #300 among girls in Republic of Ireland in 1964 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Highest recorded1996–2025
Highest recorded position: #1 among girls in England and Wales, in 2011 (recorded 1996–2025).
England and Wales · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #3 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Daisy
Popularity journey
First recorded1979
First recorded at #523 among girls in Republic of Ireland in 1979 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Highest recorded1996–2025
Highest recorded position: #15 among girls in England and Wales, in 2010 (recorded 1996–2025).
England and Wales · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #18 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls