Amelia vs Isra

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

Isra

Girl #1,617 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"nocturnal journey, night travel"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Turkish South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,617
Total SSA Count
129
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Iz, Izzy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Isra Rank #1,617

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1617 for Isra.

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

Isra ___

  • Isra Fatima
  • Isra Noor
  • Isra Zara
  • Isra Layla
  • Isra Amira
  • Isra Dina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Isra

Nour Yara Lina Omar Zaid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Isra more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Isra at #1617 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Isra mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Isra means "nocturnal journey, night travel" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Isra boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Isra is primarily a girl name.

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