Amelia vs Nylani

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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Nylani

Girl #2,237 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly, sky princess"

Origin: Hawaiian (lani element)

Cultural Roots

American Hawaiian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,237
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lani, Ny

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nylani Rank #2,237

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2237 for Nylani.

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

Nylani ___

  • Nylani Rose
  • Nylani Grace
  • Nylani Marie
  • Nylani Jade
  • Nylani Simone
  • Nylani Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nylani

Milani Kaelani Zara Kylin Noa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nylani more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nylani at #2237 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nylani mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nylani means "heavenly, sky princess" (Hawaiian (lani element) origin).

Are Amelia and Nylani boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nylani is primarily a girl name.

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