Ailey vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ailey

Girl #5,621 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay meadow, grassy clearing"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

Cultural Roots

American African American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,621
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ail, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Ailey Rank #5,621
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5621 for Ailey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ailey ___

  • Ailey Rose
  • Ailey Mae
  • Ailey Grace
  • Ailey Jean
  • Ailey Dawn
  • Ailey Faith

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 Ailey

Riley Bailey Harlow Avery Nola

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ailey or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ailey at #5621 in the United States.

What do Ailey and Amelia mean?

Ailey means "hay meadow, grassy clearing" (Old English/Scottish origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Ailey and Amelia boy or girl names?

Ailey is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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