Amelia vs Lyla

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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Lyla

Girl #83 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night"

Origin: Arabic (variant of Leila)

Cultural Roots

English Arabic Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#83
Total SSA Count
2,944
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lyla Rank #83

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #83 for Lyla.

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

Lyla ___

  • Lyla Rose
  • Lyla Grace
  • Lyla Mae
  • Lyla Claire
  • Lyla Jade
  • Lyla Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lyla

Isla Stella Aria Luna Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lyla more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lyla at #83 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lyla mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lyla means "night" (Arabic (variant of Leila) origin).

Are Amelia and Lyla boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lyla is primarily a girl name.

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