Amelia vs Arsema

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

Arsema

Girl #4,898 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"holy martyr; blessed saint"

Origin: Ge'ez/Ethiopic

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Eritrean Coptic Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,898
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Arsi, Sema

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Arsema Rank #4,898

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4898 for Arsema.

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

Arsema ___

  • Arsema Mekdes
  • Arsema Miriam
  • Arsema Selam
  • Arsema Tigist
  • Arsema Bezawit
  • Arsema Hiwot

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Arsema

Mekdes Tsion Biruk Yonas Dawit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Arsema more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Arsema at #4898 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Arsema mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Arsema means "holy martyr; blessed saint" (Ge'ez/Ethiopic origin).

Are Amelia and Arsema boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Arsema is primarily a girl name.

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