Amelia vs Amilah

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

Playground Safety Score

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Amilah

Girl #3,952 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hopes"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,952
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mila

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Amilah Rank #3,952

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3952 for Amilah.

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

Amilah ___

  • Amilah Grace
  • Amilah Rose
  • Amilah Zara
  • Amilah Nour
  • Amilah Jade
  • Amilah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Amilah

Zahra Yasin Layla Omar Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Amilah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Amilah at #3952 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Amilah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Amilah means "one who hopes" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Amilah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Amilah is primarily a girl name.

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