Amelia vs Yanisa

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

Yanisa

Girl #53,978 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wisdom, knowledge"

Origin: Sanskrit via Thai

Cultural Roots

Thai Southeast Asian Laotian Cambodian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#53,978
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yani, Nisa, Yan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Yanisa Rank #53,978

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #53978 for Yanisa.

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

Yanisa ___

  • Yanisa Ploy
  • Yanisa Wan
  • Yanisa Suda
  • Yanisa Nara
  • Yanisa Kanya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yanisa

Niran Sawin Pansa Dawan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Yanisa more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Yanisa at #53978 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Yanisa mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Yanisa means "wisdom, knowledge" (Sanskrit via Thai origin).

Are Amelia and Yanisa boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Yanisa is primarily a girl name.

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