Amelia vs Leelah

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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Leelah

Girl #6,548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,548
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Leela

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Leelah Rank #6,548

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6548 for Leelah.

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

Leelah ___

  • Leelah Rose
  • Leelah Grace
  • Leelah Marie
  • Leelah Anne
  • Leelah Jane
  • Leelah Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Leelah

Layla Aria Zara Nadia Sana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Leelah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Leelah at #6548 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Leelah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Leelah means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Leelah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Leelah is primarily a girl name.

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