Amelia vs Nelani

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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Nelani

Girl #5,374 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the heavens, peaceful"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Pacific Islander American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,374
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nela, Lani, Nel

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nelani Rank #5,374

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5374 for Nelani.

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

Nelani ___

  • Nelani Rose
  • Nelani Grace
  • Nelani Marie
  • Nelani Jade
  • Nelani Blue
  • Nelani Skye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nelani

Kalani Keoni Malia Kai Leilani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nelani more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nelani at #5374 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nelani mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nelani means "the heavens, peaceful" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Amelia and Nelani boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nelani is primarily a girl name.

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