Amelia vs Uriyah

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

Uriyah

Boy #3,763 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,763
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riyah

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Uriyah Rank #3,763

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3763 for Uriyah.

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

Uriyah ___

  • Uriyah James
  • Uriyah David
  • Uriyah Solomon
  • Uriyah Ezra
  • Uriyah Benjamin
  • Uriyah Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Uriyah

Isaiah Ezekiel Nehemiah Miriam Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Uriyah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Uriyah at #3763 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Uriyah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Uriyah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Uriyah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Uriyah is primarily a boy name.

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