Amelia vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Shay Rank #1,156

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1156 for Shay.

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

Shay ___

  • Shay Lynn
  • Shay Marie
  • Shay Elizabeth
  • Shay Nicole
  • Shay Renee
  • Shay Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shay

Riley Quinn Reagan Rowan Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Shay more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shay at #1156 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Shay mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Shay means "stately, admirable" (Old Irish origin).

Are Amelia and Shay boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Shay is primarily a girl name.

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