Amelia vs Samia

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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Samia

Girl #2,641 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"high-minded, sublime"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic North African South Asian Muslim East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,641
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sami

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Samia Rank #2,641

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2641 for Samia.

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

Samia ___

  • Samia Noor
  • Samia Layla
  • Samia Rose
  • Samia Marie
  • Samia Zara
  • Samia Aya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Samia

Nadia Amira Kareem Zaid Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Samia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Samia at #2641 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Samia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Samia means "high-minded, sublime" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Samia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Samia is primarily a girl name.

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