Amelia vs Illiana

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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Illiana

Girl #2,303 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek Helene

Cultural Roots

Greek Slavic Latin American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,303
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Illi, Illie, Ana

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Illiana Rank #2,303

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2303 for Illiana.

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

Illiana ___

  • Illiana Rose
  • Illiana Grace
  • Illiana Marie
  • Illiana Sofia
  • Illiana Claire
  • Illiana Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Illiana

Elias Natalia Sebastian Valentina Joaquin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Illiana more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Illiana at #2303 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Illiana mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Illiana means "bright, shining light" (Greek Helene origin).

Are Amelia and Illiana boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Illiana is primarily a girl name.

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