Amelia vs Asha

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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Asha

Girl #1,199 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hope, wish, desire"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian East African Persian Zoroastrian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,199
Total SSA Count
197
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ash, Ashy

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Asha Rank #1,199

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1199 for Asha.

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

Asha ___

  • Asha Rose
  • Asha Priya
  • Asha Grace
  • Asha Ann
  • Asha Leila
  • Asha Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Asha

Amara Zara Leila Kai Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Asha more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Asha at #1199 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Asha mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Asha means "hope, wish, desire" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amelia and Asha boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Asha is primarily a girl name.

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