Amelia vs Dana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dana

Girl #1,076 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judge, arbiter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Irish Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,076
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Dana Rank #1,076

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1076 for Dana.

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

Dana ___

  • Dana Marie
  • Dana Lynn
  • Dana Nicole
  • Dana Rose
  • Dana Elizabeth
  • Dana Christine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Dana

Lisa Karen Diane Scott Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dana more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dana at #1076 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dana mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dana means "judge, arbiter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Dana boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Dana is primarily a girl name.

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