Amelia vs Elani

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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Elani

Girl #992 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"shining one, bright, torch"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Hawaiian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#992
Total SSA Count
260
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Lani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Elani Rank #992

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #992 for Elani.

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

Elani ___

  • Elani Grace
  • Elani Rose
  • Elani Marie
  • Elani Sofia
  • Elani Jade
  • Elani Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Elani

Selene Kalani Makena Zara Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Elani more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Elani at #992 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Elani mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Elani means "shining one, bright, torch" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Elani boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Elani is primarily a girl name.

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