Amelia vs Ashanti

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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Ashanti

Girl #1,993 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"warlike, from the Ashanti people of Ghana"

Origin: Akan/Twi

Cultural Roots

African American Ghanaian West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,993
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shanti, Ash

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ashanti Rank #1,993

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1993 for Ashanti.

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

Ashanti ___

  • Ashanti Rose
  • Ashanti Marie
  • Ashanti Renee
  • Ashanti Nicole
  • Ashanti Grace
  • Ashanti Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ashanti

Zuri Amara Kofi Kwame Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ashanti more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ashanti at #1993 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ashanti mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ashanti means "warlike, from the Ashanti people of Ghana" (Akan/Twi origin).

Are Amelia and Ashanti boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ashanti is primarily a girl name.

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