Amelia vs Ulani

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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Ulani

Girl #2,552 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful, light-hearted"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,552
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lani, Ula

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ulani Rank #2,552

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2552 for Ulani.

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

Ulani ___

  • Ulani Kai
  • Ulani Leilani
  • Ulani Rose
  • Ulani Jade
  • Ulani Moana
  • Ulani Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ulani

Kai Leilani Nalu Alana Koa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ulani more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ulani at #2552 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ulani mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ulani means "cheerful, light-hearted" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Amelia and Ulani boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ulani is primarily a girl name.

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