Amelia vs Shivani

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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Shivani

Girl #4,334 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"belonging to Shiva, consort of Shiva (Parvati)"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindi Indian Gujarati Marathi Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,334
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shiv, Vani

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Shivani Rank #4,334

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4334 for Shivani.

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

Shivani ___

  • Shivani Priya
  • Shivani Devi
  • Shivani Kumari
  • Shivani Grace
  • Shivani Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shivani

Arjun Priya Riya Rohan Kavya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Shivani more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shivani at #4334 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Shivani mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Shivani means "belonging to Shiva, consort of Shiva (Parvati)" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amelia and Shivani boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Shivani is primarily a girl name.

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