Amelia vs Amirah

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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Amirah

Girl #464 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Hebrew African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#464
Total SSA Count
675
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mira

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Amirah Rank #464

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #464 for Amirah.

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

Amirah ___

  • Amirah Grace
  • Amirah Jade
  • Amirah Rose
  • Amirah Simone
  • Amirah Nicole
  • Amirah Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Amirah

Zara Layla Nadia Imani Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Amirah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Amirah at #464 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Amirah mean?

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

Are Amelia and Amirah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Amirah is primarily a girl name.

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