Amelia vs Darian

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
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Darian

Boy #903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift, wealthy possessor"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

American Persian African American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#903
Total SSA Count
260
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dari, Dare

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Darian Rank #903

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #903 for Darian.

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

Darian ___

  • Darian James
  • Darian Cole
  • Darian Alexander
  • Darian Lee
  • Darian Michael
  • Darian Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Darian

Adrian Marcus Zara Layla Taryn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Darian more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Darian at #903 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Darian mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Darian means "gift, wealthy possessor" (Persian origin).

Are Amelia and Darian boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Darian is primarily a boy name.

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