Amari vs Amelia

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

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Popularity Comparison

Amari Rank #172
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #172 for Amari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amari ___

  • Amari James
  • Amari Xavier
  • Amari Elijah
  • Amari Emmanuel
  • Amari Jordan
  • Amari Isaiah

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amari

Zara Kai Nyla Imani Zion

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amari or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Amari at #172 in the United States.

What do Amari and Amelia mean?

Amari means "strength, grace" (Yoruba origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Amari and Amelia boy or girl names?

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

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