Amelia vs Nylee

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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Nylee

Girl #5,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"smooth, flowing (evoking the Nile River)"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,697
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ny, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nylee Rank #5,697

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5697 for Nylee.

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

Nylee ___

  • Nylee Rose
  • Nylee Grace
  • Nylee Mae
  • Nylee Jane
  • Nylee Claire
  • Nylee Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nylee

Riley Brynlee Harlow Jaxon Caden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nylee more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nylee at #5697 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nylee mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nylee means "smooth, flowing (evoking the Nile River)" (American English origin).

Are Amelia and Nylee boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nylee is primarily a girl name.

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