Amelia vs Hidayah

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

Hidayah

Girl #5,078 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"gift, present (secondary meaning)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Indonesian Malay South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,078
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hida, Daya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Hidayah Rank #5,078

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5078 for Hidayah.

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

Hidayah ___

  • Hidayah Nur
  • Hidayah Siti
  • Hidayah Aisyah
  • Hidayah Fatimah
  • Hidayah Zahra
  • Hidayah Maryam

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Hidayah

Iman Syifa Raihan Nadia Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Hidayah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Hidayah at #5078 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Hidayah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Hidayah means "gift, present (secondary meaning)" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Hidayah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Hidayah is primarily a girl name.

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