Amelia vs Amyah

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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Amyah

Girl #2,509 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"close to God, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew-inspired

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,509
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amy, Mya, Miah

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Amyah Rank #2,509

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2509 for Amyah.

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

Amyah ___

  • Amyah Rose
  • Amyah Grace
  • Amyah Nicole
  • Amyah Renee
  • Amyah Faith
  • Amyah Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Amyah

Aaliyah Amara Zara Naomi Jordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Amyah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Amyah at #2509 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Amyah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Amyah means "close to God, beloved" (Hebrew-inspired origin).

Are Amelia and Amyah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Amyah is primarily a girl name.

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