Amelia vs Illyana

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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Illyana

Girl #5,147 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Greek via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,147
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Illa, Illy, Yana

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Illyana Rank #5,147

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5147 for Illyana.

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

Illyana ___

  • Illyana Rose
  • Illyana Grace
  • Illyana Marie
  • Illyana Sofia
  • Illyana Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Illyana

Alexei Natasha Sasha Katya Nikolai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Illyana more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Illyana at #5147 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Illyana mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Illyana means "bright, radiant" (Greek via Slavic origin).

Are Amelia and Illyana boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Illyana is primarily a girl name.

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