Amelia vs Ilan

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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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ilan Rank #1,450

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1450 for Ilan.

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

Ilan ___

  • Ilan Noah
  • Ilan Asher
  • Ilan David
  • Ilan Michael
  • Ilan Joseph
  • Ilan Elijah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ilan

Noa Maya Eli Talia Ariel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ilan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ilan at #1450 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ilan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ilan means "tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Ilan boy or girl names?

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

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