Amelia vs Jamila

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

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Jamila

Girl #1,562 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, graceful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Swahili Turkish Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,562
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jami, Mila

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jamila Rank #1,562

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1562 for Jamila.

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

Jamila ___

  • Jamila Rose
  • Jamila Marie
  • Jamila Grace
  • Jamila Noelle
  • Jamila Anne
  • Jamila Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jamila

Leila Zahara Idris Malik Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jamila more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jamila at #1562 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jamila mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jamila means "beautiful, graceful" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Jamila boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Jamila is primarily a girl name.

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