Amelia vs Amina

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

All Clear

Amina

Girl #307 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Honest, truthful"

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim Swahili Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#307
Total SSA Count
1,000
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mina, Minnie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Amina Rank #307

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #307 for Amina.

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

Amina ___

  • Amina Rose
  • Amina Grace
  • Amina Jade
  • Amina Sofia
  • Amina Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Amina

Yusuf Ibrahim Zara Layla Idris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Amina more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Amina at #307 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Amina mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Amina means "Honest, truthful".

Are Amelia and Amina boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Amina is primarily a girl name.

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