Amelia vs Ila

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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Ila

Girl #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"earth, speech, flow"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#679
Total SSA Count
419
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Illy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ila Rank #679

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #679 for Ila.

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

Ila ___

  • Ila Rose
  • Ila Grace
  • Ila Mae
  • Ila Jane
  • Ila Claire
  • Ila Fern

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ila

Arya Mira Zara Leo Avi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ila more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ila at #679 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ila mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ila means "earth, speech, flow" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amelia and Ila boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ila is primarily a girl name.

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