Amelia vs Lila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lila

Girl #207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine play"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

English Indian Persian Arabic German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#207
Total SSA Count
1,475
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Li, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lila Rank #207

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #207 for Lila.

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

Lila ___

  • Lila Rose
  • Lila Mae
  • Lila Jane
  • Lila Grace
  • Lila Pearl
  • Lila Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lila

Iris Hazel Flora Jasper Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lila more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lila at #207 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lila mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lila means "divine play" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amelia and Lila boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lila is primarily a girl name.

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