Amelia vs Arshia

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
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Arshia

Boy #11,661 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly, divine throne"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#11,661
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arshi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Arshia Rank #11,661

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #11661 for Arshia.

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

Arshia ___

  • Arshia Reza
  • Arshia Ali
  • Arshia Hassan
  • Arshia Ahmad
  • Arshia Cyrus
  • Arshia Darius

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Arshia

Arya Aria Darius Cyrus Shirin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Arshia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Arshia at #11661 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Arshia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Arshia means "heavenly, divine throne" (Persian origin).

Are Amelia and Arshia boy or girl names?

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

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