Amelia vs Anais

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anais

Girl #854 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, merciful"

Origin: Hebrew via Anna

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Catalan Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#854
Total SSA Count
315
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ana, Annie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Anais Rank #854

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #854 for Anais.

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

Anais ___

  • Anais Claire
  • Anais Marie
  • Anais Louise
  • Anais Elise
  • Anais Belle
  • Anais Vivienne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Anais

Celine Simone Juliette Isabelle Etienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Anais more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Anais at #854 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Anais mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Anais means "grace, merciful" (Hebrew via Anna origin).

Are Amelia and Anais boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Anais is primarily a girl name.

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