Amelia vs Chaya

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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Chaya

Girl #599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"living creature"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#599
Total SSA Count
502
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chay, Chayala

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Chaya Rank #599

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #599 for Chaya.

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

Chaya ___

  • Chaya Rachel
  • Chaya Miriam
  • Chaya Sara
  • Chaya Leah
  • Chaya Ruth
  • Chaya Devorah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Chaya

Rivka Leah Tova Moshe Dovid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Chaya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Chaya at #599 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Chaya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Chaya means "living creature" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Chaya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Chaya is primarily a girl name.

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