Amelia vs Miley

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

Miley

Girl #387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"smiley, cheerful (derived from nickname)"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American English-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#387
Total SSA Count
813
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Miley Rank #387

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #387 for Miley.

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

Miley ___

  • Miley Grace
  • Miley Rose
  • Miley Jane
  • Miley Anne
  • Miley Kate
  • Miley Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Miley

Riley Ella Harper Liam Mason

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Miley more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Miley at #387 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Miley mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Miley means "smiley, cheerful (derived from nickname)" (American English origin).

Are Amelia and Miley boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Miley is primarily a girl name.

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