Amelia vs Lilia

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
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Lilia

Girl #921 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, innocent"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Slavic Spanish Italian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#921
Total SSA Count
288
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lia, Lil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lilia Rank #921

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #921 for Lilia.

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

Lilia ___

  • Lilia Rose
  • Lilia Marie
  • Lilia Grace
  • Lilia Jane
  • Lilia Anne
  • Lilia Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lilia

Sophia Violetta Cecilia Emilia Alessandro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lilia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lilia at #921 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lilia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lilia means "pure, innocent" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Lilia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lilia is primarily a girl name.

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