Amelia vs Leila

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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Leila

Girl #267 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Hebrew South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#267
Total SSA Count
1,191
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lei, Lay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Leila Rank #267

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #267 for Leila.

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

Leila ___

  • Leila Grace
  • Leila Marie
  • Leila Rose
  • Leila Sophia
  • Leila Anne
  • Leila Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Leila

Zara Yasmin Nadia Omar Karim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Leila more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Leila at #267 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Leila mean?

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

Are Amelia and Leila boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Leila is primarily a girl name.

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