Amelia vs Nilani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nilani

Girl #5,858 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sapphire; dark blue"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Tamil Sinhala South Asian Sri Lankan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,858
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nila, Lani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nilani Rank #5,858

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5858 for Nilani.

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

Nilani ___

  • Nilani Priya
  • Nilani Devi
  • Nilani Maya
  • Nilani Rose
  • Nilani Grace
  • Nilani Ananya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nilani

Kavya Arjun Priya Rohan Ananya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nilani more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nilani at #5858 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nilani mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nilani means "sapphire; dark blue" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amelia and Nilani boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nilani is primarily a girl name.

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