Amelia vs Arya

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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Arya

Girl #162 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Aryan, noble people"

Origin: Indo-Iranian

Cultural Roots

Indian Persian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#162
Total SSA Count
1,863
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Arya Rank #162

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #162 for Arya.

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

Arya ___

  • Arya Rose
  • Arya Grace
  • Arya Marie
  • Arya Jane
  • Arya Elizabeth
  • Arya Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Arya

Sansa Bran Luna Finn Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Arya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Arya at #162 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Arya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Arya means "Aryan, noble people" (Indo-Iranian origin).

Are Amelia and Arya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Arya is primarily a girl name.

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