Amelia vs Ily

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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Ily

Girl #3,328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure white flower, innocence (from Lily)"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,328
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ily Rank #3,328

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3328 for Ily.

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

Ily ___

  • Ily Rose
  • Ily Grace
  • Ily Mae
  • Ily Jane
  • Ily Faith
  • Ily Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ily

Aria Zoe Finn Luca Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ily more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ily at #3328 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ily mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ily means "pure white flower, innocence (from Lily)" (Latin/Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Ily boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ily is primarily a girl name.

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