Amelia vs Ilene

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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Ilene

Girl #5,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek Helen/Irene influence

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,678
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ile, Lee, Lenie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ilene Rank #5,678

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5678 for Ilene.

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

Ilene ___

  • Ilene Marie
  • Ilene Grace
  • Ilene Ann
  • Ilene Rose
  • Ilene Louise
  • Ilene Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ilene

Marlene Pauline Doreen Joan Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ilene more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ilene at #5678 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ilene mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ilene means "bright, shining light" (Greek Helen/Irene influence origin).

Are Amelia and Ilene boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ilene is primarily a girl name.

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