Amelia vs Ena

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

Ena

Girl #4,196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fire, grain of fire (Gaelic Eithne)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Croatian Japanese English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,196
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ena Rank #4,196

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4196 for Ena.

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

Ena ___

  • Ena Rose
  • Ena Marie
  • Ena Grace
  • Ena Claire
  • Ena Jean
  • Ena Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ena

Aoife Saoirse Fiona Niamh Cian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ena more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ena at #4196 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ena mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ena means "fire, grain of fire (Gaelic Eithne)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Ena boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ena is primarily a girl name.

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