Amelia vs Iya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iya

Girl #6,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mother, life-giver"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

Yoruba Nigerian West African Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,241
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Iya Rank #6,241

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6241 for Iya.

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

Iya ___

  • Iya Grace
  • Iya Marie
  • Iya Joy
  • Iya Adaeze
  • Iya Faith
  • Iya Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Iya

Nia Zuri Amara Kofi Emeka

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Iya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Iya at #6241 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Iya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Iya means "mother, life-giver" (Yoruba origin).

Are Amelia and Iya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Iya is primarily a girl name.

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