Amelia vs Nylah

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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Nylah

Girl #451 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion, one who attains"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African-American Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#451
Total SSA Count
693
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nylah Rank #451

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #451 for Nylah.

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

Nylah ___

  • Nylah Grace
  • Nylah Rose
  • Nylah Simone
  • Nylah Marie
  • Nylah Jade
  • Nylah Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nylah

Zara Amara Kai Leila Sienna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nylah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nylah at #451 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nylah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nylah means "champion, one who attains" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Nylah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nylah is primarily a girl name.

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