Amelia vs Anja

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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Anja

Girl #3,277 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Slavic Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,277
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Anja Rank #3,277

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3277 for Anja.

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

Anja ___

  • Anja Marie
  • Anja Lise
  • Anja Kristin
  • Anja Sofie
  • Anja Helena
  • Anja Ingrid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Anja

Erik Lars Sonja Ingrid Mats

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Anja more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Anja at #3277 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Anja mean?

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

Are Amelia and Anja boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Anja is primarily a girl name.

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