Amelia vs Lena

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
Full profile for Amelia →

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

Cultural Roots

Greek German Russian Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#263
Total SSA Count
1,211
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Lena →

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lena Rank #263

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #263 for Lena.

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

Lena ___

  • Lena Rose
  • Lena Grace
  • Lena Marie
  • Lena Claire
  • Lena Jo
  • Lena Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lena

Otto Stefan Nina Petra Lars

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lena more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lena at #263 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lena mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin).

Are Amelia and Lena boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lena is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Lena vs Amelia Amelia vs Elena Amelia vs Layla Amelia vs Rylee Amelia vs Sadie
← Full profile: Amelia ← Full profile: Lena Browse all baby names