Amelia vs Yanira

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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Yanira

Girl #5,379 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Puerto Rican Dominican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,379
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yani, Nira, Yaya

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Yanira Rank #5,379

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5379 for Yanira.

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

Yanira ___

  • Yanira Maria
  • Yanira Isabel
  • Yanira Sofia
  • Yanira Carmen
  • Yanira Luz
  • Yanira Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yanira

Yesenia Xiomara Dario Javier Marisol

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Yanira more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Yanira at #5379 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Yanira mean?

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

Are Amelia and Yanira boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Yanira is primarily a girl name.

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