Amelia vs Taliyah

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Taliyah

Girl #1,124 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blooming, flourishing"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,124
Total SSA Count
215
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tali, Lia, Tally

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Taliyah Rank #1,124

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1124 for Taliyah.

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

Taliyah ___

  • Taliyah Rose
  • Taliyah Grace
  • Taliyah Mae
  • Taliyah Faith
  • Taliyah Nicole
  • Taliyah Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Taliyah

Aaliyah Zara Malika Isaiah Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Taliyah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Taliyah at #1124 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Taliyah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Taliyah means "blooming, flourishing" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Taliyah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Taliyah is primarily a girl name.

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