Amelia vs Milah

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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Milah

Girl #1,515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear one"

Origin: Old Slavic

Cultural Roots

Slavic American Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,515
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mi, Mimi

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Milah Rank #1,515

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1515 for Milah.

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

Milah ___

  • Milah Rose
  • Milah Grace
  • Milah Ann
  • Milah Jane
  • Milah Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Milah

Lila Elijah Nora Sebastian Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Milah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Milah at #1515 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Milah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Milah means "gracious, dear one" (Old Slavic origin).

Are Amelia and Milah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Milah is primarily a girl name.

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