Amelia vs Yelena

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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Yelena

Girl #2,485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Serbian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,485
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lena, Yela, Yelya

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Yelena Rank #2,485

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2485 for Yelena.

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

Yelena ___

  • Yelena Sophia
  • Yelena Natalia
  • Yelena Irina
  • Yelena Anastasia
  • Yelena Vera

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yelena

Anastasia Dmitri Natasha Mikhail Olga

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Yelena more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Yelena at #2485 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Yelena mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Yelena means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Yelena boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Yelena is primarily a girl name.

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