Amelia vs Parisa

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

Parisa

Girl #5,122 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fairy-like, like a fairy"

Origin: Persian pari

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,122
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pari, Risa

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Parisa Rank #5,122

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5122 for Parisa.

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

Parisa ___

  • Parisa Yasmin
  • Parisa Leila
  • Parisa Nadia
  • Parisa Sara
  • Parisa Azin
  • Parisa Shirin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Parisa

Shireen Leila Nasrin Darius Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Parisa more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Parisa at #5122 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Parisa mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Parisa means "fairy-like, like a fairy" (Persian pari origin).

Are Amelia and Parisa boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Parisa is primarily a girl name.

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