Amelia vs Rana

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

Rana

Girl #3,704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, pleasing to the eye"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Persian Turkish Kurdish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,704
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Rana Rank #3,704

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3704 for Rana.

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

Rana ___

  • Rana Sofia
  • Rana Noor
  • Rana Leila
  • Rana Yasmine
  • Rana Amira
  • Rana Zara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Rana

Layla Nadia Cyrus Zara Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Rana more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Rana at #3704 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Rana mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Rana means "beautiful, pleasing to the eye" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Rana boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Rana is primarily a girl name.

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