Amelia vs Lamiyah

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

All Clear

Lamiyah

Girl #6,255 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"dark-lipped, having beautiful dark lips"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,255
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lami, Miya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lamiyah Rank #6,255

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6255 for Lamiyah.

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

Lamiyah ___

  • Lamiyah Nour
  • Lamiyah Fatima
  • Lamiyah Aisha
  • Lamiyah Zara
  • Lamiyah Sara
  • Lamiyah Layla

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lamiyah

Amira Nour Yasmin Zainab Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lamiyah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lamiyah at #6255 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lamiyah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lamiyah means "dark-lipped, having beautiful dark lips" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Lamiyah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lamiyah is primarily a girl name.

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