Amelia vs Lamari

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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Lamari

Boy #5,382 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, the pool"

Origin: Old French (Lamar component)

Cultural Roots

African-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,382
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lam, Mari, LM

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lamari Rank #5,382

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5382 for Lamari.

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

Lamari ___

  • Lamari James
  • Lamari Andre
  • Lamari Dion
  • Lamari Malik
  • Lamari Antoine
  • Lamari Jerome

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lamari

Amari Kamari Zara Destiny Jaylen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lamari more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lamari at #5382 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lamari mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lamari means "of the sea, the pool" (Old French (Lamar component) origin).

Are Amelia and Lamari boy or girl names?

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

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