Amelia vs Sahar

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

Sahar

Girl #3,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, the hour before sunrise"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Israeli Pakistani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,339
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sahi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sahar Rank #3,339

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3339 for Sahar.

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

Sahar ___

  • Sahar Nour
  • Sahar Layla
  • Sahar Mira
  • Sahar Yasmin
  • Sahar Rana
  • Sahar Jenna

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sahar

Layla Nour Aya Yasmin Zahra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sahar more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sahar at #3339 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Sahar mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sahar means "dawn, the hour before sunrise" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Sahar boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Sahar is primarily a girl name.

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