Amelia vs Nur

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

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Nur

Girl #4,723 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"light"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Persian Malay Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,723
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nur Rank #4,723

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4723 for Nur.

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

Nur ___

  • Nur Amira
  • Nur Fatima
  • Nur Layla
  • Nur Yasmin
  • Nur Sofia
  • Nur Aisha

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nur

Nadia Leila Yasmin Amir Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nur more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nur at #4723 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nur mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nur means "light" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Nur boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nur is primarily a girl name.

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