Amelia vs Esma

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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Esma

Girl #3,960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"names (plural of ism)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Bosnian Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,960
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Es

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Esma Rank #3,960

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3960 for Esma.

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

Esma ___

  • Esma Nur
  • Esma Leila
  • Esma Grace
  • Esma Rose
  • Esma Jade
  • Esma Ayla

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Esma

Ayla Defne Yusuf Zeynep Selim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Esma more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Esma at #3960 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Esma mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Esma means "names (plural of ism)" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Esma boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Esma is primarily a girl name.

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