Amelia vs Yuri

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

Yuri

Girl #1,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily (flower)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Korean Russian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,494
Total SSA Count
146
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yu

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Yuri Rank #1,494

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1494 for Yuri.

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

Yuri ___

  • Yuri Hana
  • Yuri Mei
  • Yuri Sofia
  • Yuri Elise
  • Yuri Rose
  • Yuri Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yuri

Hana Sakura Mei Kenji Hiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Yuri more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Yuri at #1494 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Yuri mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Yuri means "lily (flower)" (Japanese origin).

Are Amelia and Yuri boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Yuri is primarily a girl name.

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