Amelia vs Iana

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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Iana

Girl #4,400 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious, God is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew via Romanian

Cultural Roots

Romanian Slavic Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,400
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ia, Yana, Ana

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Iana Rank #4,400

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4400 for Iana.

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

Iana ___

  • Iana Rose
  • Iana Marie
  • Iana Grace
  • Iana Sofia
  • Iana Elena
  • Iana Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Iana

Ioana Cosmin Marius Luminița Andrei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Iana more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Iana at #4400 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Iana mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Iana means "God is gracious, God is merciful" (Hebrew via Romanian origin).

Are Amelia and Iana boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Iana is primarily a girl name.

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