Alaia vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaia

Girl #112 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sublime, high, exalted"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Basque Hawaiian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#112
Total SSA Count
2,425
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ally, Aly, Lai

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

Alaia Rank #112
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #112 for Alaia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alaia ___

  • Alaia Rose
  • Alaia Grace
  • Alaia Marie
  • Alaia Blue
  • Alaia Sofia
  • Alaia Dawn

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 Alaia

Amara Zara Isla Kaia Malia

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaia or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alaia at #112 in the United States.

What do Alaia and Amelia mean?

Alaia means "sublime, high, exalted" (Arabic origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Alaia and Amelia boy or girl names?

Alaia is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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