Amelia vs Delylah

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

Delylah

Girl #2,576 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"delicate, dainty, languishing"

Origin: Hebrew dalal

Cultural Roots

American English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,576
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dee, Lilah, Lila

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Delylah Rank #2,576

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2576 for Delylah.

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

Delylah ___

  • Delylah Rose
  • Delylah Grace
  • Delylah Jane
  • Delylah Mae
  • Delylah Pearl
  • Delylah Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Delylah

Hazel Violet Jasper Felix Atticus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Delylah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Delylah at #2576 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Delylah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Delylah means "delicate, dainty, languishing" (Hebrew dalal origin).

Are Amelia and Delylah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Delylah is primarily a girl name.

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