Amelia vs Hira

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

Hira

Girl #4,232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"diamond, precious gem"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

South Asian Pakistani Indian Islamic Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,232
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Hira Rank #4,232

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4232 for Hira.

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

Hira ___

  • Hira Fatima
  • Hira Zara
  • Hira Noor
  • Hira Aisha
  • Hira Sana
  • Hira Priya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Hira

Zara Aryan Layla Amir Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Hira more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Hira at #4232 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Hira mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Hira means "diamond, precious gem" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amelia and Hira boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Hira is primarily a girl name.

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