Amelia vs Nil

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
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Nil

Girl #6,466 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the Nile River, life-giving river"

Origin: Turkish/Arabic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Persian Kurdish South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,466
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nil Rank #6,466

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6466 for Nil.

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

Nil ___

  • Nil Rose
  • Nil Grace
  • Nil Marie
  • Nil Jade
  • Nil Aurora
  • Nil Sophie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nil

Nur Lale Seren Deniz Bora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nil more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nil at #6466 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nil mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nil means "the Nile River, life-giving river" (Turkish/Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Nil boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nil is primarily a girl name.

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