Amelia vs Nyra

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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Nyra

Girl #1,227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beauty, light"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,227
Total SSA Count
191
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ny, Nira

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nyra Rank #1,227

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1227 for Nyra.

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

Nyra ___

  • Nyra Rose
  • Nyra Grace
  • Nyra Jade
  • Nyra Mae
  • Nyra Claire
  • Nyra Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nyra

Zara Lyra Rohan Arya Kira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nyra more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nyra at #1227 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nyra mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nyra means "beauty, light" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amelia and Nyra boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nyra is primarily a girl name.

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