Amani vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amani

Girl #634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, tranquility"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Arabic Swahili East African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#634
Total SSA Count
464
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mani

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amani Rank #634
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #634 for Amani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amani ___

  • Amani Grace
  • Amani Rose
  • Amani Faith
  • Amani Joy
  • Amani Nicole

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 Amani

Zara Imani Jabari Aaliyah Kofi

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amani or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Amani at #634 in the United States.

What do Amani and Amelia mean?

Amani means "peace, tranquility" (Swahili origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Amani and Amelia boy or girl names?

Amani is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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