Amelia vs Laniya

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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Laniya

Girl #4,247 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly, of the sky"

Origin: Hawaiian Lani (heaven, sky)

Cultural Roots

American African American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,247
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lani, Niya

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Laniya Rank #4,247

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4247 for Laniya.

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

Laniya ___

  • Laniya Grace
  • Laniya Marie
  • Laniya Rose
  • Laniya Jade
  • Laniya Renee
  • Laniya Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Laniya

Aniya Taniya Zaria Amara Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Laniya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Laniya at #4247 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Laniya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Laniya means "heavenly, of the sky" (Hawaiian Lani (heaven, sky) origin).

Are Amelia and Laniya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Laniya is primarily a girl name.

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