Amelia vs Ira

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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Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#978
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ira Rank #978

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #978 for Ira.

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

Ira ___

  • Ira James
  • Ira Michael
  • Ira David
  • Ira Thomas
  • Ira Elliott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ira

Vera Saul Esther Leon Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ira more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ira mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Ira boy or girl names?

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

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