Amelia vs Irena

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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Irena

Girl #4,195 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Czech Slovak Slovenian Croatian Serbian Russian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,195
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ira, Rena, Rina

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Irena Rank #4,195

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4195 for Irena.

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

Irena ___

  • Irena Rose
  • Irena Marie
  • Irena Sofia
  • Irena Helena
  • Irena Valentina
  • Irena Anastasia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Irena

Zora Marta Pavel Stefan Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Irena more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Irena at #4195 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Irena mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Irena means "peace" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Irena boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Irena is primarily a girl name.

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