Amelia vs Nadia

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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Nadia

Girl #513 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"hope"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Slavic Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#513
Total SSA Count
598
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nadi, Diya, Nads

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nadia Rank #513

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #513 for Nadia.

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

Nadia ___

  • Nadia Rose
  • Nadia Elena
  • Nadia Sofia
  • Nadia Marie
  • Nadia Irene
  • Nadia Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nadia

Dmitri Ivan Alexei Vera Sonja

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nadia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nadia at #513 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nadia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nadia means "hope" (Slavic origin).

Are Amelia and Nadia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nadia is primarily a girl name.

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