Amelia vs Ilian

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

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Ilian

Boy #3,379 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Ilium, ancient Troy"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Bulgarian Romanian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,379
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ili, Ian

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ilian Rank #3,379

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3379 for Ilian.

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

Ilian ___

  • Ilian James
  • Ilian Alexander
  • Ilian Sebastian
  • Ilian Thomas
  • Ilian Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ilian

Dorian Julian Celeste Adriana Cassian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ilian more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ilian at #3379 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ilian mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ilian means "from Ilium, ancient Troy" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Ilian boy or girl names?

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

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