Amelia vs Asmara

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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Asmara

Girl #9,122 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"City of the living; place where people are alive and busy"

Origin: Tigrinya

Cultural Roots

Eritrean Ethiopian East African African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,122
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Asma, Mara

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Asmara Rank #9,122

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #9122 for Asmara.

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

Asmara ___

  • Asmara Nour
  • Asmara Fatima
  • Asmara Sara
  • Asmara Leila

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Asmara

Tigist Miriam Samra Dawit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Asmara more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Asmara at #9122 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Asmara mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Asmara means "City of the living; place where people are alive and busy" (Tigrinya origin).

Are Amelia and Asmara boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Asmara is primarily a girl name.

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