Amelia vs Deliah

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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Deliah

Girl #5,746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"daughter of poverty (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,746
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Deli, Lia, Dee

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Deliah Rank #5,746

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5746 for Deliah.

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

Deliah ___

  • Deliah Rose
  • Deliah Mae
  • Deliah Grace
  • Deliah Jane
  • Deliah Faith
  • Deliah Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Deliah

Lilah Elijah Samson Miriam Dinah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Deliah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Deliah at #5746 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Deliah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Deliah means "daughter of poverty (alternate etymology)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Deliah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Deliah is primarily a girl name.

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