Amelia vs Anijah

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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Anijah

Girl #6,513 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has answered"

Origin: Hebrew Anna/Anya + Yah

Cultural Roots

African American English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,513
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nijah, Ani, Nia

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Anijah Rank #6,513

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6513 for Anijah.

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

Anijah ___

  • Anijah Rose
  • Anijah Grace
  • Anijah Marie
  • Anijah Simone
  • Anijah Nicole
  • Anijah Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Anijah

Aniyah Messiah Amari Jaylen Khalil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Anijah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Anijah at #6513 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Anijah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Anijah means "God has answered" (Hebrew Anna/Anya + Yah origin).

Are Amelia and Anijah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Anijah is primarily a girl name.

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