Amelia vs Imara

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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Imara

Girl #2,993 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, resolute, firm"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili African East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,993
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ima, Mara

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Imara Rank #2,993

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2993 for Imara.

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

Imara ___

  • Imara Zoe
  • Imara Faith
  • Imara Grace
  • Imara Joy
  • Imara Amara
  • Imara Nia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Imara

Zuri Amara Nia Jabari Kofi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Imara more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Imara at #2993 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Imara mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Imara means "strong, resolute, firm" (Swahili origin).

Are Amelia and Imara boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Imara is primarily a girl name.

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