Amelia vs Lailah

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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Lailah

Girl #1,116 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,116
Total SSA Count
219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lai, Lala, Lily

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lailah Rank #1,116

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1116 for Lailah.

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

Lailah ___

  • Lailah Rose
  • Lailah Marie
  • Lailah Grace
  • Lailah Jade
  • Lailah Simone
  • Lailah Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lailah

Zara Amir Yasmine Khalil Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lailah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lailah at #1116 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lailah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lailah means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Lailah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lailah is primarily a girl name.

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