Amelia vs Lalani

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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Lalani

Girl #4,712 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the heavens"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Pacific Islander Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,712
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lalani Rank #4,712

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4712 for Lalani.

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

Lalani ___

  • Lalani Rose
  • Lalani Mae
  • Lalani Grace
  • Lalani Jade
  • Lalani Marie
  • Lalani Sky

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lalani

Kai Lila Moana Keanu Naia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lalani more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lalani at #4712 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lalani mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lalani means "of the heavens" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Amelia and Lalani boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lalani is primarily a girl name.

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