Amelia vs Idah

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
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Idah

Girl #24,335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Hardworking, industrious; prosperous"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American Germanic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,335
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ida

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Idah Rank #24,335

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #24335 for Idah.

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

Idah ___

  • Idah Mae
  • Idah Grace
  • Idah Louise
  • Idah Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Idah

Otto Hilda Herman Bertha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Idah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Idah at #24335 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Idah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Idah means "Hardworking, industrious; prosperous" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Idah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Idah is primarily a girl name.

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