Alannah vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alannah

Girl #1,511 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, lovely"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,511
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lana, Lannah, Ally

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

Alannah Rank #1,511
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1511 for Alannah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alannah ___

  • Alannah Rose
  • Alannah Grace
  • Alannah Marie
  • Alannah Claire
  • Alannah Jean
  • Alannah Faye

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 Alannah

Siobhán Niamh Ciarán Fionn Aoife

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alannah or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alannah at #1511 in the United States.

What do Alannah and Amelia mean?

Alannah means "beautiful, lovely" (Irish Gaelic origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Alannah and Amelia boy or girl names?

Alannah is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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