Amelia vs Ayaan

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

Ayaan

Boy #519 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God's gift"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim South Asian Arabic East African Somali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#519
Total SSA Count
589
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ayaan Rank #519

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #519 for Ayaan.

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

Ayaan ___

  • Ayaan Ali
  • Ayaan Omar
  • Ayaan Kareem
  • Ayaan Zaid
  • Ayaan Ibrahim
  • Ayaan Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ayaan

Zara Layla Rayan Zayn Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ayaan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ayaan at #519 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ayaan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ayaan means "God's gift" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Ayaan boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ayaan is primarily a boy name.

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