Amelia vs Tala

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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Tala

Girl #1,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star, goddess of stars"

Origin: Tagalog/Filipino

Cultural Roots

Arabic Filipino Iranian/Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,336
Total SSA Count
171
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tali, Tals

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Tala Rank #1,336

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1336 for Tala.

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

Tala ___

  • Tala Rose
  • Tala Jade
  • Tala Marie
  • Tala Luna
  • Tala Elise
  • Tala Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Tala

Luna Selene Zara Nala Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Tala more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Tala at #1336 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Tala mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Tala means "star, goddess of stars" (Tagalog/Filipino origin).

Are Amelia and Tala boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Tala is primarily a girl name.

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