Amelia vs Nile

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

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Nile

Boy #1,936 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,936
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nile Rank #1,936

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1936 for Nile.

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

Nile ___

  • Nile James
  • Nile River
  • Nile Blue
  • Nile Alexander
  • Nile Reed
  • Nile Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nile

Hudson Rio Delta Canyon Savanna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nile more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nile at #1936 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nile mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nile means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Nile boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nile is primarily a boy name.

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