Amelia vs Jamal

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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Jamal

Boy #1,183 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beauty, handsomeness"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African American Swahili Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,183
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Mal

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jamal Rank #1,183

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1183 for Jamal.

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

Jamal ___

  • Jamal Kareem
  • Jamal Andre
  • Jamal Deon
  • Jamal Isaiah
  • Jamal Marcus
  • Jamal Ahmad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jamal

Tariq Amara Layla Nadia Kareem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jamal more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jamal at #1183 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jamal mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jamal means "beauty, handsomeness" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Jamal boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Jamal is primarily a boy name.

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