Amelia vs Najma

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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Najma

Girl #6,426 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Star, celestial body"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Swahili Somali East African North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,426
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Naji, Naj

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Najma Rank #6,426

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6426 for Najma.

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

Najma ___

  • Najma Rose
  • Najma Jade
  • Najma Amara
  • Najma Sofia
  • Najma Claire
  • Najma Layla

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Najma

Amir Zara Kareem Layla Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Najma more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Najma at #6426 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Najma mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Najma means "Star, celestial body" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Najma boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Najma is primarily a girl name.

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