Amelia vs Dhara

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

Dhara

Girl #4,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing stream"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sanskrit South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,836
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dhari, Dharu

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Dhara Rank #4,836

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4836 for Dhara.

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

Dhara ___

  • Dhara Priya
  • Dhara Ananya
  • Dhara Kavya
  • Dhara Mira
  • Dhara Riya
  • Dhara Nandita

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Dhara

Priya Kavya Arjun Rohan Ananya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dhara more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dhara at #4836 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dhara mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dhara means "flowing stream" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amelia and Dhara boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Dhara is primarily a girl name.

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