Amelia vs Ilaria

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

Ilaria

Girl #3,983 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful, joyful, merry"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,983
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ilari, Ila, Lara

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ilaria Rank #3,983

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3983 for Ilaria.

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

Ilaria ___

  • Ilaria Sofia
  • Ilaria Valentina
  • Ilaria Giovanna
  • Ilaria Grace
  • Ilaria Rose
  • Ilaria Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ilaria

Beatrice Chiara Marco Luca Giulia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ilaria more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ilaria at #3983 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ilaria mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ilaria means "cheerful, joyful, merry" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Ilaria boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ilaria is primarily a girl name.

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