Amelia vs Ileah

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

Ileah

Girl #33,588 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"The Lord is my God; elevated, on high"

Origin: Hebrew via Elijah

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew influenced English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33,588
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lea, Lee, Illy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ileah Rank #33,588

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #33588 for Ileah.

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

Ileah ___

  • Ileah Grace
  • Ileah Rose
  • Ileah Faith
  • Ileah Marie
  • Ileah Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ileah

Aaliyah Malia Elijah Isaiah Selah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ileah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ileah at #33588 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ileah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ileah means "The Lord is my God; elevated, on high" (Hebrew via Elijah origin).

Are Amelia and Ileah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ileah is primarily a girl name.

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