Amelia vs Anika

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

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Anika

Girl #864 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sweet-faced, graceful aspect of Durga"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Scandinavian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#864
Total SSA Count
311
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ani, Nika

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Anika Rank #864

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #864 for Anika.

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

Anika ___

  • Anika Rose
  • Anika Joy
  • Anika Mae
  • Anika Claire
  • Anika Grace
  • Anika Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Anika

Priya Nadia Soren Lena Rohan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Anika more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Anika at #864 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Anika mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Anika means "sweet-faced, graceful aspect of Durga" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amelia and Anika boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Anika is primarily a girl name.

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