Amelia vs Jalilah

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jalilah Rank #6,237

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6237 for Jalilah.

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

Jalilah ___

  • Jalilah Grace
  • Jalilah Marie
  • Jalilah Rose
  • Jalilah Nour
  • Jalilah Faith
  • Jalilah Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jalilah

Layla Yasmin Zara Aisha Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jalilah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jalilah at #6237 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jalilah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jalilah means "great, exalted, majestic" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Jalilah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Jalilah is primarily a girl name.

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