Amelia vs Isma

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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Isma

Girl #12,363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"safeguarded, protected by God"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,363
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Iz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Isma Rank #12,363

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #12363 for Isma.

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

Isma ___

  • Isma Nour
  • Isma Fatima
  • Isma Layla
  • Isma Amira
  • Isma Sara
  • Isma Yasmin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Isma

Amina Zara Layla Yasmin Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Isma more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Isma at #12363 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Isma mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Isma means "safeguarded, protected by God" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Isma boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Isma is primarily a girl name.

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