Amelia vs Orly

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

Orly

Girl #5,954 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my light"

Origin: Hebrew or + li (mine)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,954
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ori

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Orly Rank #5,954

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5954 for Orly.

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

Orly ___

  • Orly Jade
  • Orly Rose
  • Orly Mae
  • Orly Claire
  • Orly Simone
  • Orly Leah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Orly

Noa Tamar Avital Lior Yael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Orly more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Orly at #5954 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Orly mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Orly means "my light" (Hebrew or + li (mine) origin).

Are Amelia and Orly boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Orly is primarily a girl name.

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