Amelia vs Eleni

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

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Eleni

Girl #1,004 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Greek-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,004
Total SSA Count
255
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Leni, Ella

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Eleni Rank #1,004

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1004 for Eleni.

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

Eleni ___

  • Eleni Rose
  • Eleni Marie
  • Eleni Grace
  • Eleni Sofia
  • Eleni Zoe
  • Eleni Athena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Eleni

Nikos Stavros Thalia Zoe Alexios

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Eleni more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Eleni at #1004 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Eleni mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Eleni means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Eleni boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Eleni is primarily a girl name.

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