Amelia vs Laiana

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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Laiana

Girl #5,053 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful wave, path of beauty"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,053
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lai, Laia, Ana

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Laiana Rank #5,053

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5053 for Laiana.

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

Laiana ___

  • Laiana Rose
  • Laiana Grace
  • Laiana Marie
  • Laiana Pearl
  • Laiana Kai
  • Laiana Malia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Laiana

Kai Malia Noa Leilani Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Laiana more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Laiana at #5053 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Laiana mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Laiana means "graceful wave, path of beauty" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Amelia and Laiana boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Laiana is primarily a girl name.

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