Amelia vs Shaila

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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Shaila

Girl #5,948 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain, rocky height"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi Nepali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,948
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shy, Shay

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Shaila Rank #5,948

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5948 for Shaila.

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

Shaila ___

  • Shaila Priya
  • Shaila Ananya
  • Shaila Devi
  • Shaila Noor
  • Shaila Maya
  • Shaila Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shaila

Priya Ananya Meera Arjun Rohan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Shaila more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shaila at #5948 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Shaila mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Shaila means "mountain, rocky height" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amelia and Shaila boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Shaila is primarily a girl name.

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