Amelia vs Dani

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Dani

Girl #680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#680
Total SSA Count
418
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dani is itself a nickname for Danielle or Daniela

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Dani Rank #680

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #680 for Dani.

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

Dani ___

  • Dani Rose
  • Dani Grace
  • Dani Marie
  • Dani Kate
  • Dani Lee
  • Dani Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Dani

Lexi Nikki Madi Tyler Jordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dani more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dani at #680 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dani mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dani means "God is my judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Dani boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Dani is primarily a girl name.

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