Amelia vs Nisa

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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Nisa

Girl #5,057 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"women (plural)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Turkish Arabic Persian Malay

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,057
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nisa Rank #5,057

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5057 for Nisa.

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

Nisa ___

  • Nisa Maryam
  • Nisa Fatima
  • Nisa Leila
  • Nisa Zahra
  • Nisa Amina
  • Nisa Hana

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nisa

Amira Leila Zara Yasmin Kareem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nisa more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nisa at #5057 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nisa mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nisa means "women (plural)" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Nisa boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nisa is primarily a girl name.

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