Allena vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allena

Girl #4,808 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, handsome"

Origin: Celtic/Old Breton 'Alain'

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,808
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Allie, Ellie, Nell

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Allena Rank #4,808
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4808 for Allena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allena ___

  • Allena Rose
  • Allena Grace
  • Allena Mae
  • Allena Claire
  • Allena Louise
  • Allena 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 Allena

Colin Rory Fiona Nora Callum

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allena or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Allena at #4808 in the United States.

What do Allena and Amelia mean?

Allena means "bright, handsome" (Celtic/Old Breton 'Alain' origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Allena and Amelia boy or girl names?

Allena is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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