Amelia vs Nery

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

Playground Safety Score

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Nery

Boy #3,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my lamp, my light"

Origin: Hebrew Neri

Cultural Roots

Spanish Central American Latin American Sephardic Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,429
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ner

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nery Rank #3,429

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3429 for Nery.

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

Nery ___

  • Nery Jose
  • Nery Alejandro
  • Nery Fernando
  • Nery Luis
  • Nery Ricardo
  • Nery Alberto

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nery

Rony Josue Yesenia Yareli Brayan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nery more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nery at #3429 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nery mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nery means "my lamp, my light" (Hebrew Neri origin).

Are Amelia and Nery boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nery is primarily a boy name.

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