Amelia vs Sana

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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Sana

Girl #1,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brilliance, radiance, splendor"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian South Asian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,452
Total SSA Count
152
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sana Rank #1,452

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1452 for Sana.

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

Sana ___

  • Sana Rose
  • Sana Marie
  • Sana Nour
  • Sana Fatima
  • Sana Leila
  • Sana Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sana

Layla Nour Amira Yasmin Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sana more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sana at #1452 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Sana mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sana means "brilliance, radiance, splendor" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Sana boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Sana is primarily a girl name.

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