Amelia vs Lilja

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilja

Girl #6,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Icelandic Swedish Finnish Norwegian Nordic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,262
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lilja Rank #6,262

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6262 for Lilja.

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

Lilja ___

  • Lilja Rose
  • Lilja Faye
  • Lilja Grace
  • Lilja Mae
  • Lilja Soleil
  • Lilja Sigrid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lilja

Sigrid Astrid Ingrid Solveig Magnus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lilja more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lilja at #6262 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lilja mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lilja means "lily flower" (Old Norse origin).

Are Amelia and Lilja boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lilja is primarily a girl name.

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