Amelia vs Nyellie

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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Nyellie

Girl #3,739 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"shining one, star"

Origin: Bantu/West African

Cultural Roots

African West African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,739
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nellie, Ellie, Nye

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nyellie Rank #3,739

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3739 for Nyellie.

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

Nyellie ___

  • Nyellie Grace
  • Nyellie Joy
  • Nyellie Rose
  • Nyellie Faith
  • Nyellie Amara
  • Nyellie Zuri

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nyellie

Amara Nyla Zara Kofi Kwame

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nyellie more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nyellie at #3739 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nyellie mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nyellie means "shining one, star" (Bantu/West African origin).

Are Amelia and Nyellie boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nyellie is primarily a girl name.

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