Amelia vs Jalani

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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Jalani

Girl #1,207 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful, mighty"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili East African African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,207
Total SSA Count
196
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jali, Lani

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jalani Rank #1,207

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1207 for Jalani.

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

Jalani ___

  • Jalani Grace
  • Jalani Amara
  • Jalani Rose
  • Jalani Simone
  • Jalani Faith
  • Jalani Imani

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jalani

Zuri Amara Kofi Nia Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jalani more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jalani at #1207 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jalani mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jalani means "powerful, mighty" (Swahili origin).

Are Amelia and Jalani boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Jalani is primarily a girl name.

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