Amelia vs Daya

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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Daya

Girl #3,649 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"compassion, mercy"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Israeli African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,649
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Daya Rank #3,649

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3649 for Daya.

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

Daya ___

  • Daya Rose
  • Daya Priya
  • Daya Leila
  • Daya Marie
  • Daya Grace
  • Daya Ananya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Daya

Maya Priya Ananya Aria Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Daya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Daya at #3649 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Daya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Daya means "compassion, mercy" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amelia and Daya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Daya is primarily a girl name.

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