Amelia vs Ania

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

Ania

Girl #2,618 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Polish Ukrainian Russian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,618
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ania, Anya, Anni

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ania Rank #2,618

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2618 for Ania.

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

Ania ___

  • Ania Rose
  • Ania Sophia
  • Ania Marie
  • Ania Claire
  • Ania Louise
  • Ania Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ania

Marta Zofia Katja Ivan Nikolai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ania more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ania at #2618 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ania mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ania means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Ania boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ania is primarily a girl name.

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