Aja vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aja

Girl #2,617 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"unborn, eternal soul"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Nigerian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,617
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
AJ

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Aja Rank #2,617
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2617 for Aja.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aja ___

  • Aja Marie
  • Aja Rose
  • Aja Lynn
  • Aja Grace
  • Aja Nicole
  • Aja Renee

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 Aja

Zara Mila Kai Remy Nadia

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aja or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Aja at #2617 in the United States.

What do Aja and Amelia mean?

Aja means "unborn, eternal soul" (Sanskrit origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Aja and Amelia boy or girl names?

Aja is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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