Amelia vs Yanis

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

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Yanis

Boy #2,434 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French North African Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,434
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yan, Yani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Yanis Rank #2,434

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2434 for Yanis.

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

Yanis ___

  • Yanis Alexander
  • Yanis Konstantinos
  • Yanis Mikhail
  • Yanis Andreas
  • Yanis Dimitri
  • Yanis Lucas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yanis

Kostas Nikos Elena Sofia Alexis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Yanis more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Yanis at #2434 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Yanis mean?

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

Are Amelia and Yanis boy or girl names?

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

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