Amelia vs Hanifa

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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Hanifa

Girl #4,845 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"true believer, one who follows the true faith"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,845
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hani, Nifa

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Hanifa Rank #4,845

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4845 for Hanifa.

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

Hanifa ___

  • Hanifa Amira
  • Hanifa Fatima
  • Hanifa Nour
  • Hanifa Layla
  • Hanifa Zara
  • Hanifa Dina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Hanifa

Khalid Ibrahim Yasmin Fatima Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Hanifa more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Hanifa at #4845 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Hanifa mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Hanifa means "true believer, one who follows the true faith" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Hanifa boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Hanifa is primarily a girl name.

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