Amelia vs Nima

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

Nima

Boy #6,430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Sun; day of the sun"

Origin: Tibetan

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Tibetan Nepali Sherpa Arabic Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,430
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nim, Nims

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nima Rank #6,430

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6430 for Nima.

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

Nima ___

  • Nima Sol
  • Nima Asha
  • Nima Jade
  • Nima Rose
  • Nima Layla
  • Nima Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nima

Soren Kira Leila Darius Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nima more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nima at #6430 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nima mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nima means "Sun; day of the sun" (Tibetan origin).

Are Amelia and Nima boy or girl names?

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

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