Amelia vs Janis

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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Janis

Girl #10,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Latvian Lithuanian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,282
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Janis Rank #10,282

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #10282 for Janis.

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

Janis ___

  • Janis Lynn
  • Janis Marie
  • Janis Elaine
  • Janis Kay
  • Janis Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Janis

Linda Carol Sandra Dennis Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Janis more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Janis at #10282 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Janis mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Janis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Janis boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Janis is primarily a girl name.

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