Amelia vs Lela

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

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Lela

Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,191
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Lay

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lela Rank #2,191

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2191 for Lela.

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

Lela ___

  • Lela Rose
  • Lela Marie
  • Lela Grace
  • Lela Jane
  • Lela Noelle
  • Lela Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lela

Layla Nadia Sana Rania Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lela more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lela at #2191 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lela mean?

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

Are Amelia and Lela boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lela is primarily a girl name.

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