Amelia vs Xian

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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Xian

Boy #6,224 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"immortal, celestial sage"

Origin: Chinese Taoist

Cultural Roots

Chinese Taiwanese Chinese diaspora

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,224
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Xian Rank #6,224

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6224 for Xian.

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

Xian ___

  • Xian Alexander
  • Xian James
  • Xian River
  • Xian Cole
  • Xian Wei
  • Xian Ming

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Xian

Wei Ming Lin Jin Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Xian more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Xian at #6224 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Xian mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Xian means "immortal, celestial sage" (Chinese Taoist origin).

Are Amelia and Xian boy or girl names?

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

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