Amelia vs Khadijah

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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Khadijah

Girl #1,300 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"premature child, born early"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,300
Total SSA Count
177
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dijah, Kadi, Khadi

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Khadijah Rank #1,300

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1300 for Khadijah.

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

Khadijah ___

  • Khadijah Fatima
  • Khadijah Aisha
  • Khadijah Rose
  • Khadijah Marie
  • Khadijah Amara
  • Khadijah Noor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Khadijah

Fatima Aisha Yusuf Ibrahim Maryam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Khadijah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Khadijah at #1300 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Khadijah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Khadijah means "premature child, born early" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Khadijah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Khadijah is primarily a girl name.

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