Amelia vs Rai

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

Rai

Boy #3,971 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"trust, reliance"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Indian Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,971
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Rai Rank #3,971

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3971 for Rai.

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

Rai ___

  • Rai Alexander
  • Rai James
  • Rai Theodore
  • Rai Kenji
  • Rai Yuki

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Rai

Kai Hana Sora Rei Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Rai more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Rai at #3971 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Rai mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Rai means "trust, reliance" (Japanese origin).

Are Amelia and Rai boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Rai is primarily a boy name.

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