Amelia vs Yamila

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

Yamila

Girl #3,550 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, fair"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,550
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yami, Mila

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Yamila Rank #3,550

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3550 for Yamila.

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

Yamila ___

  • Yamila Sofia
  • Yamila Valentina
  • Yamila Isabel
  • Yamila Luna
  • Yamila Celeste
  • Yamila Rocio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yamila

Camila Zara Amara Santiago Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Yamila more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Yamila at #3550 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Yamila mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Yamila means "beautiful, fair" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Yamila boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Yamila is primarily a girl name.

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