Amelia vs Naima

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

Naima

Girl #2,199 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tranquil; peaceful; serene"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Swahili African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,199
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nai, Nima

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Naima Rank #2,199

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2199 for Naima.

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

Naima ___

  • Naima Aisha
  • Naima Yasmin
  • Naima Fatima
  • Naima Leila
  • Naima Soraya
  • Naima Karima

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Naima

Layla Yasmina Khalil Omar Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Naima more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Naima at #2199 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Naima mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Naima means "tranquil; peaceful; serene" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Naima boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Naima is primarily a girl name.

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