Amelia vs Naliyah

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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Naliyah

Girl #1,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"successful, prosperous"

Origin: Arabic/Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili Arabic African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,888
Total SSA Count
106
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nali, Lia

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Naliyah Rank #1,888

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1888 for Naliyah.

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

Naliyah ___

  • Naliyah Grace
  • Naliyah Rose
  • Naliyah Marie
  • Naliyah Faith
  • Naliyah Renée
  • Naliyah Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Naliyah

Amir Zara Jabari Amara Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Naliyah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Naliyah at #1888 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Naliyah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Naliyah means "successful, prosperous" (Arabic/Swahili origin).

Are Amelia and Naliyah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Naliyah is primarily a girl name.

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