Akira vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akira

Girl #961 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"brilliant, intelligent"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#961
Total SSA Count
272
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aki, Kira

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Akira Rank #961
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #961 for Akira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Akira ___

  • Akira Jade
  • Akira Rose
  • Akira Lynn
  • Akira Elise
  • Akira Noel
  • Akira Sage

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 Akira

Hiro Kenji Yuki Sora Naomi

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akira or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Akira at #961 in the United States.

What do Akira and Amelia mean?

Akira means "brilliant, intelligent" (Japanese origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Akira and Amelia boy or girl names?

Akira is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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