Amelia vs Amira

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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Amira

Girl #136 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"commander, leader"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#136
Total SSA Count
2,176
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mira

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Amira Rank #136

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #136 for Amira.

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

Amira ___

  • Amira Rose
  • Amira Sofia
  • Amira Grace
  • Amira Jade
  • Amira Nour
  • Amira Lina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Amira

Layla Yasmin Nadia Omar Karim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Amira more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Amira at #136 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Amira mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Amira means "commander, leader" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Amira boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Amira is primarily a girl name.

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