Amelia vs Ayan

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

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Ayan

Boy #874 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian African Pakistani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#874
Total SSA Count
275
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ay

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ayan Rank #874

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #874 for Ayan.

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

Ayan ___

  • Ayan James
  • Ayan Michael
  • Ayan David
  • Ayan Thomas
  • Ayan Lee
  • Ayan Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ayan

Zara Lena Omar Amir Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ayan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ayan at #874 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ayan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ayan means "gift of God" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Ayan boy or girl names?

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

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