Amelia vs Sama

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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Sama

Girl #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sky, heaven"

Origin: Arabic samaa

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,383
Total SSA Count
163
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sama Rank #1,383

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

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

Sama ___

  • Sama Leila
  • Sama Nour
  • Sama Rose
  • Sama Jade
  • Sama Yasmine
  • Sama Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sama

Nour Layla Yasmin Tariq Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sama more popular?

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

What do Amelia and Sama mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sama means "sky, heaven" (Arabic samaa origin).

Are Amelia and Sama boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Sama is primarily a girl name.

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