Amelia vs Vania

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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Vania

Girl #2,821 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,821
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vanya, Van

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Vania Rank #2,821

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2821 for Vania.

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

Vania ___

  • Vania Rose
  • Vania Maria
  • Vania Elise
  • Vania Sofia
  • Vania Lucia
  • Vania Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Vania

Nadia Katya Mira Dmitri Ivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Vania more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Vania at #2821 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Vania mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Vania means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin).

Are Amelia and Vania boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Vania is primarily a girl name.

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