Amelia vs Diana

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

Diana

Girl #243 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, heavenly"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian Romanian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#243
Total SSA Count
1,293
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Di, Dee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Diana Rank #243

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #243 for Diana.

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

Diana ___

  • Diana Rose
  • Diana Marie
  • Diana Lynn
  • Diana Grace
  • Diana Victoria
  • Diana Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Diana

Victoria Helena Charlotte James William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Diana more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Diana at #243 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Diana mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Diana means "divine, heavenly" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Diana boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Diana is primarily a girl name.

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