Amelia vs Amiri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiri

Boy #536 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Swahili Arabic African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#536
Total SSA Count
556
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mir, Ami

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Amiri Rank #536

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #536 for Amiri.

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

Amiri ___

  • Amiri James
  • Amiri Cole
  • Amiri Rashid
  • Amiri Elijah
  • Amiri Zane
  • Amiri Leon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Amiri

Zara Kai Naomi Isaiah Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Amiri more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Amiri at #536 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Amiri mean?

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

Are Amelia and Amiri boy or girl names?

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

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