Amelia vs Neela

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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Neela

Girl #3,024 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, dark blue"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Sri Lankan Tamil

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,024
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Neel, Nee

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Neela Rank #3,024

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3024 for Neela.

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

Neela ___

  • Neela Priya
  • Neela Devi
  • Neela Asha
  • Neela Kavita
  • Neela Rani
  • Neela Anjali

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Neela

Priya Asha Arjun Rohan Deepa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Neela more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Neela at #3024 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Neela mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Neela means "blue, dark blue" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amelia and Neela boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Neela is primarily a girl name.

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