Amelia vs Leiah

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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Leiah

Girl #3,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"weary, tired"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Biblical English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,543
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Lei

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Leiah Rank #3,543

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3543 for Leiah.

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

Leiah ___

  • Leiah Grace
  • Leiah Rose
  • Leiah Jane
  • Leiah Marie
  • Leiah Hope
  • Leiah Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Leiah

Rachel Hannah Miriam Jacob Joseph

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Leiah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Leiah at #3543 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Leiah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Leiah means "weary, tired" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Leiah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Leiah is primarily a girl name.

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