Amelia vs Rahmah

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

Rahmah

Girl #6,537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mercy, compassion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim East African Malay Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,537
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rah, Mah

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Rahmah Rank #6,537

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6537 for Rahmah.

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

Rahmah ___

  • Rahmah Nour
  • Rahmah Amira
  • Rahmah Fatima
  • Rahmah Hana
  • Rahmah Layla
  • Rahmah Safa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Rahmah

Fatima Aisha Maryam Ibrahim Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Rahmah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Rahmah at #6537 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Rahmah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Rahmah means "mercy, compassion" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Rahmah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Rahmah is primarily a girl name.

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