Amelia vs Jihad

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

Jihad

Boy #4,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"struggle, striving, effort"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,652
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ji

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jihad Rank #4,652

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4652 for Jihad.

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

Jihad ___

  • Jihad Ali
  • Jihad Hassan
  • Jihad Omar
  • Jihad Karim
  • Jihad Ibrahim
  • Jihad Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jihad

Karima Hassan Yusuf Fatima Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jihad more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jihad at #4652 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jihad mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jihad means "struggle, striving, effort" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Jihad boy or girl names?

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

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