Amelia vs Mila

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

Mila

Girl #33 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear, beloved"

Origin: Slavic mil meaning grace

Cultural Roots

Slavic Russian Czech Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
5,472
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mili

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mila Rank #33

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #33 for Mila.

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

Mila ___

  • Mila Grace
  • Mila Rose
  • Mila Jane
  • Mila Kate
  • Mila Claire
  • Mila Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mila

Sasha Natasha Luka Sofia Ivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mila more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mila at #33 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mila mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mila means "gracious, dear, beloved" (Slavic mil meaning grace origin).

Are Amelia and Mila boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mila is primarily a girl name.

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