Amelia vs Amelya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Amelya

Girl #6,250 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"industrious, striving"

Origin: Germanic/Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,250
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amy, Mel, Mia

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Amelya Rank #6,250

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6250 for Amelya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

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

Amelya ___

  • Amelya Rose
  • Amelya Grace
  • Amelya Jane
  • Amelya Claire
  • Amelya Louise
  • Amelya Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Amelya

Charlotte Eliza Oliver Henry Josephine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Amelya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Amelya at #6250 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Amelya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Amelya means "industrious, striving" (Germanic/Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Amelya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Amelya is primarily a girl name.

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