Amelia vs Naelani

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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Naelani

Girl #4,478 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly mist, gentle mist of heaven"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,478
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nae, Lani

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Naelani Rank #4,478

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4478 for Naelani.

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

Naelani ___

  • Naelani Kai
  • Naelani Rose
  • Naelani Jade
  • Naelani Pearl
  • Naelani May
  • Naelani Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Naelani

Leilani Kailani Keanu Malia Nalu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Naelani more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Naelani at #4478 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Naelani mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Naelani means "heavenly mist, gentle mist of heaven" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Amelia and Naelani boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Naelani is primarily a girl name.

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