Amelia vs Nila

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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Nila

Girl #1,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, sapphire, indigo"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Sri Lankan Tamil Hindu Sinhalese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,673
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni, Nili

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nila Rank #1,673

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1673 for Nila.

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

Nila ___

  • Nila Priya
  • Nila Devi
  • Nila Maya
  • Nila Ananya
  • Nila Lakshmi
  • Nila Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nila

Priya Ananya Kavya Arjun Kiran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nila more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nila at #1673 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nila mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nila means "blue, sapphire, indigo" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amelia and Nila boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nila is primarily a girl name.

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