Amelia vs Ilyana

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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Ilyana

Girl #2,419 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Bulgarian Russian Ukrainian Serbian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,419
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ilya, Yana, Ilyi

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ilyana Rank #2,419

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2419 for Ilyana.

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

Ilyana ___

  • Ilyana Rose
  • Ilyana Marie
  • Ilyana Sofia
  • Ilyana Vera
  • Ilyana Nadine
  • Ilyana Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ilyana

Katya Nikolai Sonya Misha Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ilyana more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ilyana at #2419 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ilyana mean?

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

Are Amelia and Ilyana boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ilyana is primarily a girl name.

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