Amelia vs Dian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dian

Boy #5,591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"candle, light"

Origin: Malay/Indonesian

Cultural Roots

Chinese Indonesian Filipino Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,591
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Di

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Dian Rank #5,591

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5591 for Dian.

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

Dian ___

  • Dian Wei
  • Dian Jun
  • Dian Ming
  • Dian Lin
  • Dian Hao
  • Dian Feng

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Dian

Ming Yuna Wei Lian Bo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dian more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dian at #5591 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dian mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dian means "candle, light" (Malay/Indonesian origin).

Are Amelia and Dian boy or girl names?

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

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