Amelia vs Amya

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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Amya

Girl #1,971 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the end, high place"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

American African American Spanish Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,971
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amy, Mya, Mia

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Amya Rank #1,971

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1971 for Amya.

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

Amya ___

  • Amya Renee
  • Amya Grace
  • Amya Simone
  • Amya Jade
  • Amya Nicole
  • Amya Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Amya

Zaria Naomi Amara Jayden Kaiden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Amya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Amya at #1971 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Amya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Amya means "the end, high place" (Basque origin).

Are Amelia and Amya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Amya is primarily a girl name.

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