Amelia vs Nihan

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nihan Rank #5,084

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5084 for Nihan.

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

Nihan ___

  • Nihan Rose
  • Nihan Leyla
  • Nihan Ayla
  • Nihan Marie
  • Nihan Su
  • Nihan Nur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nihan

Elif Zeynep Leyla Aylin Miran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nihan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nihan at #5084 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nihan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nihan means "hidden, secret" (Persian origin).

Are Amelia and Nihan boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nihan is primarily a girl name.

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