Amelia vs Eliya

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

Eliya

Girl #4,349 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is exalted, God is the Lord"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,349
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lia, Liya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Eliya Rank #4,349

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4349 for Eliya.

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

Eliya ___

  • Eliya Rose
  • Eliya Grace
  • Eliya Marie
  • Eliya Noelle
  • Eliya Ruth
  • Eliya Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Eliya

Elijah Yael Noam Shira Avigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Eliya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Eliya at #4349 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Eliya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Eliya means "God is exalted, God is the Lord" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Eliya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Eliya is primarily a girl name.

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