Amelia vs Araya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Araya

Girl #1,079 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, enlightened one"

Origin: Sanskrit via Thai

Cultural Roots

Thai Japanese Ethiopian Eritrean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,079
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ara, Ray, Raya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Araya Rank #1,079

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1079 for Araya.

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

Araya ___

  • Araya Rose
  • Araya Grace
  • Araya Mae
  • Araya Jade
  • Araya Pearl
  • Araya Skye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Araya

Aria Amara Nadia Zara Kaia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Araya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Araya at #1079 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Araya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Araya means "noble, enlightened one" (Sanskrit via Thai origin).

Are Amelia and Araya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Araya is primarily a girl name.

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