Amelia vs Niyah

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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Niyah

Girl #2,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"purpose, intention"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

African-American Swahili Welsh Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,421
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni, Nia

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Niyah Rank #2,421

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2421 for Niyah.

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

Niyah ___

  • Niyah Grace
  • Niyah Simone
  • Niyah Joy
  • Niyah Renee
  • Niyah Elise
  • Niyah Camille

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Niyah

Zara Amara Kai Sana Deja

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Niyah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Niyah at #2421 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Niyah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Niyah means "purpose, intention" (Swahili origin).

Are Amelia and Niyah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Niyah is primarily a girl name.

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