Amelia vs Ilia

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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Ilia

Boy #4,353 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Georgian Russian Bulgarian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,353
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ili, Ily

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ilia Rank #4,353

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4353 for Ilia.

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

Ilia ___

  • Ilia James
  • Ilia Alexander
  • Ilia Nikolai
  • Ilia Vincent
  • Ilia Sebastian
  • Ilia George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ilia

Sofia Natasha Leo Anastasia Dmitri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ilia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ilia at #4353 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ilia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ilia means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Ilia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ilia is primarily a boy name.

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