Amelia vs Jana

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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Jana

Girl #1,334 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Slovak German Arabic Slovenian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,334
Total SSA Count
171
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jani

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jana Rank #1,334

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1334 for Jana.

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

Jana ___

  • Jana Marie
  • Jana Elisa
  • Jana Sofia
  • Jana Renata
  • Jana Lucie
  • Jana Petra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jana

Marek Tomáš Petra Lucie Miroslava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jana more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jana at #1334 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jana mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jana means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin).

Are Amelia and Jana boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Jana is primarily a girl name.

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