Amelia vs Indira

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

All Clear

Indira

Girl #3,065 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"splendid, radiant beauty"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,065
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Indi, Indy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Indira Rank #3,065

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3065 for Indira.

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

Indira ___

  • Indira Priya
  • Indira Nandita
  • Indira Rani
  • Indira Devi
  • Indira Ananya
  • Indira Kavya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Indira

Arjun Meera Rohan Priya Vikram

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Indira more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Indira at #3065 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Indira mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Indira means "splendid, radiant beauty" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amelia and Indira boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Indira is primarily a girl name.

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