Amelia vs Nilani

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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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

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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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