Amelia vs Yannis

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

Yannis

Boy #3,952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,952
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yanni, Yan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Yannis Rank #3,952

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3952 for Yannis.

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

Yannis ___

  • Yannis Alexander
  • Yannis George
  • Yannis Michael
  • Yannis Constantine
  • Yannis Dimitri
  • Yannis Andreas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yannis

Elena Sophia Nikos Kostas Maria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Yannis more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Yannis at #3952 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Yannis mean?

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

Are Amelia and Yannis boy or girl names?

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

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