Amelia vs Niylah

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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Niylah

Girl #4,173 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"successful, one who attains her goals"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,173
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Niy, Nyla

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Niylah Rank #4,173

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4173 for Niylah.

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

Niylah ___

  • Niylah Rose
  • Niylah Marie
  • Niylah Jade
  • Niylah Faith
  • Niylah Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Niylah

Zara Amira Imani Hassan Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Niylah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Niylah at #4173 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Niylah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Niylah means "successful, one who attains her goals" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Niylah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Niylah is primarily a girl name.

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