Amelia vs Basma

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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Basma

Girl #6,584 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic North African Middle Eastern Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,584
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Basi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Basma Rank #6,584

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6584 for Basma.

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

Basma ___

  • Basma Nour
  • Basma Layla
  • Basma Rose
  • Basma Grace
  • Basma Marie
  • Basma Sara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Basma

Layla Yasmin Omar Kareem Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Basma more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Basma at #6584 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Basma mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Basma means "joy, happiness" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Basma boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Basma is primarily a girl name.

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