Amelia vs Dilys

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

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Dilys

Girl #69,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"genuine, true, perfect"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69,211
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dil, Dilly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Dilys Rank #69,211

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #69211 for Dilys.

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

Dilys ___

  • Dilys Rose
  • Dilys Mae
  • Dilys Grace
  • Dilys Anne
  • Dilys Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Dilys

Rhiannon Seren Anwen Gethin Rhodri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dilys more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dilys at #69211 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dilys mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dilys means "genuine, true, perfect" (Welsh origin).

Are Amelia and Dilys boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Dilys is primarily a girl name.

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