Amelia vs Fatuma

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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Fatuma

Girl #5,151 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who abstains, one who weans a child"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

East African Swahili Islamic Somali Tanzanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,151
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fatu, Tuma, Fatou

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Fatuma Rank #5,151

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5151 for Fatuma.

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

Fatuma ___

  • Fatuma Amina
  • Fatuma Zainab
  • Fatuma Halima
  • Fatuma Maryam
  • Fatuma Noor
  • Fatuma Safia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Fatuma

Amara Hassan Ibrahim Zara Mariam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Fatuma more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Fatuma at #5151 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Fatuma mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Fatuma means "one who abstains, one who weans a child" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Fatuma boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Fatuma is primarily a girl name.

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