Amelia vs Ileana

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

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Ileana

Girl #2,408 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek (via Romanian)

Cultural Roots

Romanian Spanish Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,408
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lea, Ana, Illie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ileana Rank #2,408

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2408 for Ileana.

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

Ileana ___

  • Ileana Rose
  • Ileana Sofia
  • Ileana Maria
  • Ileana Grace
  • Ileana Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ileana

Catalina Valentina Mihai Stefan Luminita

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ileana more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ileana at #2408 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ileana mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ileana means "bright, shining one" (Greek (via Romanian) origin).

Are Amelia and Ileana boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ileana is primarily a girl name.

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