Amelia vs Janiyah

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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Janiyah

Girl #887 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#887
Total SSA Count
304
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jani, Niya

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Janiyah Rank #887

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #887 for Janiyah.

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

Janiyah ___

  • Janiyah Marie
  • Janiyah Nicole
  • Janiyah Renee
  • Janiyah Grace
  • Janiyah Alexis
  • Janiyah Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Janiyah

Kayla Amara Jordan Zoe Isaiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Janiyah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Janiyah at #887 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Janiyah mean?

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

Are Amelia and Janiyah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Janiyah is primarily a girl name.

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