Ailana vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ailana

Girl #1,949 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"island, beautiful"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,949
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ai, Lana, Aily

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Ailana Rank #1,949
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1949 for Ailana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ailana ___

  • Ailana Rose
  • Ailana Marie
  • Ailana Grace
  • Ailana Jade
  • Ailana Pearl
  • Ailana Coral

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 Ailana

Kailani Malia Kai Leilani Noa

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ailana or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ailana at #1949 in the United States.

What do Ailana and Amelia mean?

Ailana means "island, beautiful" (Hawaiian origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Ailana and Amelia boy or girl names?

Ailana is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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