Amelia vs Ilana

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
Full profile for Amelia →

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ilana Rank #2,468

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2468 for Ilana.

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

Ilana ___

  • Ilana Ruth
  • Ilana Miriam
  • Ilana Sophie
  • Ilana Grace
  • Ilana Rose
  • Ilana Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ilana

Noam Ariel Yael Micah Tamar

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ilana more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ilana at #2468 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ilana mean?

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

Are Amelia and Ilana boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ilana is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Ilana vs Amelia Amelia vs Summer Amelia vs Raelynn Amelia vs Gianna Amelia vs Zoe
← Full profile: Amelia ← Full profile: Ilana Browse all baby names