Amelia vs Dalilah

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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Dalilah

Girl #1,051 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"delicate, languishing"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,051
Total SSA Count
238
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dali, Lila, Lily

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Dalilah Rank #1,051

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1051 for Dalilah.

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

Dalilah ___

  • Dalilah Rose
  • Dalilah Mae
  • Dalilah June
  • Dalilah Grace
  • Dalilah Pearl
  • Dalilah Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Dalilah

Samson Solomon Miriam Esther Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dalilah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dalilah at #1051 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dalilah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dalilah means "delicate, languishing" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Dalilah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Dalilah is primarily a girl name.

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