Amelia vs Leah

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
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Leah

Girl #53 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"weary, delicate, languid"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#53
Total SSA Count
3,969
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Lea

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Leah Rank #53

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #53 for Leah.

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

Leah ___

  • Leah Grace
  • Leah Anne
  • Leah Marie
  • Leah Rose
  • Leah Jane
  • Leah Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Leah

Rachel Jacob Hannah Eli Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Leah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Leah at #53 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Leah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Leah means "weary, delicate, languid" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Leah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Leah is primarily a girl name.

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