Amelia vs Aya

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

✓ All Clear
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Aya

Girl #630 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"miracle, sign of God, verse of the Quran"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Japanese Arabic Hebrew Turkish Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#630
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Aya Rank #630

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #630 for Aya.

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

Aya ___

  • Aya Rose
  • Aya Sofie
  • Aya Lin
  • Aya Grace
  • Aya Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Aya

Kai Naomi Yuki Elias Soren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Aya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Aya at #630 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Aya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Aya means "miracle, sign of God, verse of the Quran" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Aya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Aya is primarily a girl name.

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