Amelia vs Pharaoh

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

Pharaoh

Boy #1,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great house"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Ancient Egyptian African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,760
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pha, Ro

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Pharaoh Rank #1,760

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1760 for Pharaoh.

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

Pharaoh ___

  • Pharaoh Amun
  • Pharaoh Osiris
  • Pharaoh James
  • Pharaoh Marcus
  • Pharaoh King
  • Pharaoh Solomon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Pharaoh

Nile Cairo Cleopatra Isis Ramses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Pharaoh more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Pharaoh at #1760 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Pharaoh mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Pharaoh means "great house" (Ancient Egyptian origin).

Are Amelia and Pharaoh boy or girl names?

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

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