Amelia vs Faduma

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

Faduma

Girl #52,513 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"One who abstains from forbidden things"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Somali East African Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#52,513
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fadu, Duma

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Faduma Rank #52,513

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #52513 for Faduma.

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

Faduma ___

  • Faduma Asad
  • Faduma Warda
  • Faduma Nour
  • Faduma Amina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Faduma

Hodan Nasteho Ifrah Saciido

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Faduma more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Faduma at #52513 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Faduma mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Faduma means "One who abstains from forbidden things" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Faduma boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Faduma is primarily a girl name.

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