Amelia vs Leiani

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

Leiani

Girl #3,786 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly flower, lei of heaven"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,786
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lei, Ani

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Leiani Rank #3,786

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3786 for Leiani.

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

Leiani ___

  • Leiani Rose
  • Leiani Grace
  • Leiani Kai
  • Leiani Marie
  • Leiani Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Leiani

Kai Malia Keanu Lani Alani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Leiani more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Leiani at #3786 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Leiani mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Leiani means "heavenly flower, lei of heaven" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Amelia and Leiani boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Leiani is primarily a girl name.

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