Amelia vs Basya

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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Basya

Girl #3,542 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"daughter of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Yiddish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,542
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bas, Bassy, Bia

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Basya Rank #3,542

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3542 for Basya.

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

Basya ___

  • Basya Leah
  • Basya Rachel
  • Basya Miriam
  • Basya Devorah
  • Basya Rivka
  • Basya Chana

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Basya

Devorah Rivka Chana Shmuel Yitzhak

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Basya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Basya at #3542 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Basya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Basya means "daughter of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Basya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Basya is primarily a girl name.

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