Amelia vs Nyleah

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

Nyleah

Girl #6,554 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"champion, winner"

Origin: Egyptian/Irish (Nyla root)

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,554
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ny, Nyla, Lea

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nyleah Rank #6,554

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6554 for Nyleah.

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

Nyleah ___

  • Nyleah Grace
  • Nyleah Marie
  • Nyleah Rose
  • Nyleah Joy
  • Nyleah Faith
  • Nyleah Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nyleah

Zara Amara Kai Myles Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nyleah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nyleah at #6554 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nyleah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nyleah means "champion, winner" (Egyptian/Irish (Nyla root) origin).

Are Amelia and Nyleah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nyleah is primarily a girl name.

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