Amelia vs Anya

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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Anya

Girl #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew (via Russian)

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#394
Total SSA Count
798
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Anya Rank #394

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #394 for Anya.

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

Anya ___

  • Anya Rose
  • Anya Grace
  • Anya Marie
  • Anya Sofia
  • Anya Elise
  • Anya Vera

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Anya

Natasha Sasha Irina Dmitri Alexei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Anya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Anya at #394 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Anya mean?

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

Are Amelia and Anya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Anya is primarily a girl name.

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