Amelia vs Nihira

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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Nihira

Girl #2,578 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mist, dew, fog, frost"

Origin: Sanskrit nīhāra

Cultural Roots

Indian South Asian Japanese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,578
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nihi, Hira, Nini

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nihira Rank #2,578

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2578 for Nihira.

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

Nihira ___

  • Nihira Priya
  • Nihira Ananya
  • Nihira Devi
  • Nihira Maya
  • Nihira Lakshmi
  • Nihira Radha

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Amelia

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If you choose Nihira

Mihira Arjun Kavya Vivaan Ananya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nihira more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nihira at #2578 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nihira mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nihira means "mist, dew, fog, frost" (Sanskrit nīhāra origin).

Are Amelia and Nihira boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nihira is primarily a girl name.

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