Amelia vs Anh

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

Anh

Girl #6,405 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"light, brilliance, radiance"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,405
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Anh Rank #6,405

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6405 for Anh.

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

Anh ___

  • Anh Linh
  • Anh Thu
  • Anh Ngoc
  • Anh Mai
  • Anh Phuong
  • Anh Huong

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Anh

Linh Minh Thu Lan Duc

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Anh more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Anh at #6405 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Anh mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Anh means "light, brilliance, radiance" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Amelia and Anh boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Anh is primarily a girl name.

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