Alys vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alys

Girl #5,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Medieval European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,224
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aly, Ali, Lys

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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

Alys Rank #5,224
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5224 for Alys.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alys ___

  • Alys Meredith
  • Alys Eirwen
  • Alys Rose
  • Alys Seren
  • Alys Faye
  • Alys Blanche

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 Alys

Rhys Bethan Eirlys Seren Gawain

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alys or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alys at #5224 in the United States.

What do Alys and Amelia mean?

Alys means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Germanic via Old French origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Alys and Amelia boy or girl names?

Alys is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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