Amelia vs Nia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nia

Girl #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brightness, lustrous"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh African Swahili American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#672
Total SSA Count
428
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nia Rank #672

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #672 for Nia.

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

Nia ___

  • Nia Grace
  • Nia Rose
  • Nia Jade
  • Nia Belle
  • Nia Faith
  • Nia Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nia

Zara Amara Imani Malik Kofi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nia at #672 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nia means "brightness, lustrous" (Welsh origin).

Are Amelia and Nia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nia is primarily a girl name.

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