Amelia vs Laysha

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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Laysha

Girl #6,080 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"living, alive"

Origin: Arabic (via Aisha)

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,080
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lay, Laysh

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Laysha Rank #6,080

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6080 for Laysha.

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

Laysha ___

  • Laysha Nicole
  • Laysha Marie
  • Laysha Renee
  • Laysha Joy
  • Laysha Ann
  • Laysha Monique

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Laysha

Keisha Tasha Aaliyah Layla Nia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Laysha more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Laysha at #6080 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Laysha mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Laysha means "living, alive" (Arabic (via Aisha) origin).

Are Amelia and Laysha boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Laysha is primarily a girl name.

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