Amelia vs Nadya

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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Nadya

Girl #5,018 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hope"

Origin: Slavic/Russian

Cultural Roots

Russian Slavic Arabic Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,018
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nadia, Dya, Nady

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nadya Rank #5,018

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5018 for Nadya.

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

Nadya ___

  • Nadya Rose
  • Nadya Alexandra
  • Nadya Irina
  • Nadya Sofia
  • Nadya Vera
  • Nadya Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nadya

Sasha Katya Misha Vera Ivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nadya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nadya at #5018 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nadya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nadya means "hope" (Slavic/Russian origin).

Are Amelia and Nadya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nadya is primarily a girl name.

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