Aliyah vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aliyah

Girl #237 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly ascent, to rise"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Jewish African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#237
Total SSA Count
1,311
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Lia, Liya

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aliyah Rank #237
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #237 for Aliyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aliyah ___

  • Aliyah Simone
  • Aliyah Renee
  • Aliyah Grace
  • Aliyah Jade
  • Aliyah Marie
  • Aliyah Noelle

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aliyah or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Aliyah at #237 in the United States.

What do Aliyah and Amelia mean?

Aliyah means "heavenly ascent, to rise" (Arabic origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Aliyah and Amelia boy or girl names?

Aliyah is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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