Amelia vs Illinois

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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Madeline Valentina Audrey Julia

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Illinois

Boy #31,895 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #31,895
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Ill, Illi, Illiy

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3

Illinois Rank #31,895

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #31895 for Illinois.

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

Illinois ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Illinois

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Illinois more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Illinois at #31895 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Illinois mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Illinois boy or girl names?

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

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