Amelia vs Milla

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

Milla

Girl #4,199 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear, beloved (Slavic root 'mil')"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Slavic Scandinavian Russian Serbian Croatian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,199
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mil

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Milla Rank #4,199

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4199 for Milla.

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

Milla ___

  • Milla Rose
  • Milla Grace
  • Milla Claire
  • Milla Jean
  • Milla Elise
  • Milla Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Milla

Anya Sasha Lara Vera Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Milla more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Milla at #4199 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Milla mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Milla means "gracious, dear, beloved (Slavic root 'mil')" (Slavic origin).

Are Amelia and Milla boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Milla is primarily a girl name.

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