Amelia vs Shana

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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Shana

Girl #4,271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful (Yiddish/Hebrew)"

Origin: Yiddish sheyn

Cultural Roots

Jewish American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,271
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay, Sha

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Shana Rank #4,271

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4271 for Shana.

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

Shana ___

  • Shana Marie
  • Shana Lynn
  • Shana Nicole
  • Shana Beth
  • Shana Leigh
  • Shana Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shana

Rina Tara Dana Leah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Shana more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shana at #4271 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Shana mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Shana means "beautiful (Yiddish/Hebrew)" (Yiddish sheyn origin).

Are Amelia and Shana boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Shana is primarily a girl name.

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