Amelia vs Safiyyah

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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Safiyyah

Girl #4,222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, serene, untroubled"

Origin: Arabic safa

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Muslim African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,222
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Safi, Fiyah

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Safiyyah Rank #4,222

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4222 for Safiyyah.

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

Safiyyah ___

  • Safiyyah Noor
  • Safiyyah Yasmin
  • Safiyyah Fatima
  • Safiyyah Layla
  • Safiyyah Amina
  • Safiyyah Zara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Safiyyah

Khadija Amara Fatima Hamza Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Safiyyah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Safiyyah at #4222 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Safiyyah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Safiyyah means "pure, serene, untroubled" (Arabic safa origin).

Are Amelia and Safiyyah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Safiyyah is primarily a girl name.

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