Alena vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alena

Girl #749 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Slovak Russian German Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#749
Total SSA Count
375
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alenka, Lena, Allie

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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

Alena Rank #749
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #749 for Alena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alena ___

  • Alena Rose
  • Alena Grace
  • Alena Marie
  • Alena Claire
  • Alena Jane
  • Alena Sofia

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 Alena

Elena Katarina Marta Petra Lukas

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alena or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alena at #749 in the United States.

What do Alena and Amelia mean?

Alena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Slavic origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Alena and Amelia boy or girl names?

Alena is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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