Amelia vs Nya

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

✓ All Clear
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Nya

Girl #2,071 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"purpose, goal"

Origin: Swahili/Bantu

Cultural Roots

African American East African Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,071
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nya Rank #2,071

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2071 for Nya.

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

Nya ___

  • Nya Grace
  • Nya Marie
  • Nya Rose
  • Nya Elizabeth
  • Nya Jade
  • Nya Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nya

Nia Zuri Kofi Amara Ase

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nya at #2071 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nya means "purpose, goal" (Swahili/Bantu origin).

Are Amelia and Nya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nya is primarily a girl name.

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