Amelia vs Lailani

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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Lailani

Girl #1,433 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"royal child of heaven"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,433
Total SSA Count
155
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lai, Lani, Lala

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lailani Rank #1,433

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1433 for Lailani.

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

Lailani ___

  • Lailani Rose
  • Lailani Grace
  • Lailani Marie
  • Lailani Jade
  • Lailani Pearl
  • Lailani Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lailani

Kailani Malia Kai Alani Nalu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lailani more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lailani at #1433 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lailani mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lailani means "royal child of heaven" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Amelia and Lailani boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lailani is primarily a girl name.

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