Amelia vs Shanaya

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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Shanaya

Girl #2,103 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"first ray of the sun"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi South Asian diaspora

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,103
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shana, Naya, Shanie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Shanaya Rank #2,103

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2103 for Shanaya.

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

Shanaya ___

  • Shanaya Priya
  • Shanaya Devi
  • Shanaya Laxmi
  • Shanaya Rani
  • Shanaya Anjali
  • Shanaya Meera

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shanaya

Sanaya Ananya Ishaan Aryan Rhea

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Shanaya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shanaya at #2103 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Shanaya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Shanaya means "first ray of the sun" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amelia and Shanaya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Shanaya is primarily a girl name.

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