Aira vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aira

Girl #1,292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"air, song, melody"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Scottish Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,292
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ai

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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

Aira Rank #1,292
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1292 for Aira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aira ___

  • Aira Rose
  • Aira Grace
  • Aira Belle
  • Aira Jade
  • Aira Luna
  • Aira 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 Aira

Aria Lyra Zara Luca Finn

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aira or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Aira at #1292 in the United States.

What do Aira and Amelia mean?

Aira means "air, song, melody" (Italian origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Aira and Amelia boy or girl names?

Aira is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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