Amelia vs Yilda

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

Yilda

Girl #5,703 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star, bright celestial light"

Origin: Turkish (from yıldız)

Cultural Roots

Turkish Central Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,703
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yil, Ilda

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Yilda Rank #5,703

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5703 for Yilda.

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

Yilda ___

  • Yilda Nur
  • Yilda Ayse
  • Yilda Rose
  • Yilda Elena
  • Yilda Sofia
  • Yilda Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yilda

Ayla Elif Beyza Hakan Emre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Yilda more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Yilda at #5703 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Yilda mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Yilda means "star, bright celestial light" (Turkish (from yıldız) origin).

Are Amelia and Yilda boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Yilda is primarily a girl name.

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