Amelia vs Nina

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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Nina

Girl #321 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace (diminutive of Anna)"

Origin: Hebrew/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Spanish Italian Hebrew Slavic Georgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#321
Total SSA Count
955
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nins, Nini

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nina Rank #321

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #321 for Nina.

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

Nina ___

  • Nina Rose
  • Nina Marie
  • Nina Grace
  • Nina Elise
  • Nina Claire
  • Nina Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nina

Mia Zoe Vera Leo Luca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nina more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nina at #321 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nina mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nina means "grace (diminutive of Anna)" (Hebrew/Slavic origin).

Are Amelia and Nina boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nina is primarily a girl name.

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