Amelia vs Nyla

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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Nyla

Girl #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"winner, one who attains"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#230
Total SSA Count
1,339
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nyla Rank #230

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #230 for Nyla.

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

Nyla ___

  • Nyla Grace
  • Nyla Rose
  • Nyla Jade
  • Nyla Marie
  • Nyla Faith
  • Nyla Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nyla

Zara Layla Kyla Maya Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nyla more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nyla at #230 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nyla mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nyla means "winner, one who attains" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Nyla boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nyla is primarily a girl name.

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