Amelia vs Janaya

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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Janaya

Girl #2,939 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via American

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,939
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Naya, Jay, Jana

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Janaya Rank #2,939

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2939 for Janaya.

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

Janaya ___

  • Janaya Nicole
  • Janaya Marie
  • Janaya Renee
  • Janaya Elise
  • Janaya Grace
  • Janaya Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Janaya

Malik Amara Kamari Destiny Jaylen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Janaya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Janaya at #2939 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Janaya mean?

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

Are Amelia and Janaya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Janaya is primarily a girl name.

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