Aili vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aili

Girl #3,695 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Finnish

Cultural Roots

Finnish Scottish Irish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,695
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ai, Lee

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

Aili Rank #3,695
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3695 for Aili.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aili ___

  • Aili Rose
  • Aili Mae
  • Aili Grace
  • Aili Fern
  • Aili Jane
  • Aili Skye

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 Aili

Iona Mairi Callum Hamish Sorcha

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aili or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Aili at #3695 in the United States.

What do Aili and Amelia mean?

Aili means "bright, radiant" (Finnish origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Aili and Amelia boy or girl names?

Aili is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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