Amelia vs Neilani

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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Neilani

Girl #4,283 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly mist, here in heaven"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,283
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nei, Lani, Nani

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Neilani Rank #4,283

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4283 for Neilani.

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

Neilani ___

  • Neilani Rose
  • Neilani Grace
  • Neilani Kai
  • Neilani Jade
  • Neilani Marie
  • Neilani Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Neilani

Leilani Kailani Kai Makoa Keola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Neilani more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Neilani at #4283 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Neilani mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Neilani means "heavenly mist, here in heaven" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Amelia and Neilani boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Neilani is primarily a girl name.

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