Amelia vs Ilani

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

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Ilani

Girl #2,073 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my tree, belonging to the tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,073
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lani, Ili

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ilani Rank #2,073

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2073 for Ilani.

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

Ilani ___

  • Ilani Rose
  • Ilani Grace
  • Ilani Mae
  • Ilani Joy
  • Ilani Eden
  • Ilani Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ilani

Ariel Talia Avi Noa Eitan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ilani more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ilani at #2073 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ilani mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ilani means "my tree, belonging to the tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Ilani boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ilani is primarily a girl name.

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