Amelia vs Islah

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

Islah

Girl #4,175 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reform, reconciliation, making things right"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,175
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Is, Isla

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Islah Rank #4,175

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4175 for Islah.

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

Islah ___

  • Islah Rose
  • Islah Marie
  • Islah Grace
  • Islah Faith
  • Islah Nour

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Islah

Zayn Jannah Tariq Amara Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Islah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Islah at #4175 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Islah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Islah means "reform, reconciliation, making things right" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Islah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Islah is primarily a girl name.

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