Amelia vs Raheem

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

Raheem

Boy #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic r-h-m root

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,383
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rah

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Raheem Rank #1,383

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1383 for Raheem.

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

Raheem ___

  • Raheem Ahmad
  • Raheem Malik
  • Raheem Abdul
  • Raheem James
  • Raheem Omar
  • Raheem Hassan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Raheem

Kareem Hakeem Fatima Zainab Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Raheem more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Raheem at #1383 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Raheem mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin).

Are Amelia and Raheem boy or girl names?

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

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