Amelia vs Rayan

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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Rayan

Boy #580 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gates of paradise"

Origin: Arabic/Islamic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#580
Total SSA Count
491
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Rayan Rank #580

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #580 for Rayan.

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

Rayan ___

  • Rayan Omar
  • Rayan Malik
  • Rayan Sami
  • Rayan Kareem
  • Rayan Yusuf
  • Rayan Nour

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Rayan

Nadia Layla Omar Yasmin Amir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Rayan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Rayan at #580 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Rayan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Rayan means "gates of paradise" (Arabic/Islamic origin).

Are Amelia and Rayan boy or girl names?

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

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