Amelia vs Delana

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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Delana

Girl #6,618 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the alder grove"

Origin: Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,618
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Del, Della, Lana

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Delana Rank #6,618

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6618 for Delana.

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

Delana ___

  • Delana Rose
  • Delana Marie
  • Delana Grace
  • Delana Jean
  • Delana Claire
  • Delana Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Delana

Delaney Brianna Fiona Gavin Colin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Delana more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Delana at #6618 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Delana mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Delana means "from the alder grove" (Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Delana boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Delana is primarily a girl name.

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