Aila vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aila

Girl #793 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holy, blessed"

Origin: Finnish

Cultural Roots

Finnish Scottish Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#793
Total SSA Count
354
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ai

Playground Safety Score

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Aila Rank #793
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #793 for Aila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aila ___

  • Aila Rose
  • Aila Mae
  • Aila Jean
  • Aila Grace
  • Aila Fern
  • Aila Blue

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aila

Isla Freya Astrid Soren Finn

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aila or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Aila at #793 in the United States.

What do Aila and Amelia mean?

Aila means "holy, blessed" (Finnish origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Aila and Amelia boy or girl names?

Aila is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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