Ailee vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ailee

Girl #3,765 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, bright one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Korean-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,765
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Lee

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ailee Rank #3,765
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3765 for Ailee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ailee ___

  • Ailee Rose
  • Ailee Mae
  • Ailee Grace
  • Ailee Jean
  • Ailee Pearl
  • Ailee Kate

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 Ailee

Maeve Finn Isla Lachlan Niamh

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ailee or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ailee at #3765 in the United States.

What do Ailee and Amelia mean?

Ailee means "light, bright one" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Ailee and Amelia boy or girl names?

Ailee is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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