Amelia vs Nuria

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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Nuria

Girl #5,776 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"light, luminous"

Origin: Hebrew/Aramaic (Nur)

Cultural Roots

Catalan Spanish Israeli Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,776
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nuri

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nuria Rank #5,776

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5776 for Nuria.

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

Nuria ___

  • Nuria Maria
  • Nuria Isabel
  • Nuria Carme
  • Nuria Sofia
  • Nuria Elena
  • Nuria Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nuria

Laia Mireia Pau Arnau Aina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nuria more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nuria at #5776 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nuria mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nuria means "light, luminous" (Hebrew/Aramaic (Nur) origin).

Are Amelia and Nuria boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nuria is primarily a girl name.

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