Amelia vs Ian

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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Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish British Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#75
Total SSA Count
4,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ian Rank #75

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #75 for Ian.

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

Ian ___

  • Ian James
  • Ian Michael
  • Ian Thomas
  • Ian Robert
  • Ian William
  • Ian Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ian

Fiona Alasdair Colin Freya Eoin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ian more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ian mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Ian boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ian is primarily a boy name.

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