Amelia vs Nahriah

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Nahriah Rank #4,373

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4373 for Nahriah.

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

Nahriah ___

  • Nahriah Grace
  • Nahriah Marie
  • Nahriah Rose
  • Nahriah Jade
  • Nahriah Faith
  • Nahriah Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nahriah

Zariah Elijah Mariah Ibrahim Safiya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Nahriah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nahriah at #4373 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Nahriah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Nahriah means "river, flowing water" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Nahriah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Nahriah is primarily a girl name.

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