Amelia vs Samira

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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Samira

Girl #771 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"entertaining companion, pleasant conversationalist"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#771
Total SSA Count
364
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sami, Mira

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Samira Rank #771

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #771 for Samira.

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

Samira ___

  • Samira Nour
  • Samira Aisha
  • Samira Leila
  • Samira Yasmin
  • Samira Grace
  • Samira Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Samira

Amira Layla Yasmine Tariq Kareem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Samira more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Samira at #771 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Samira mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Samira means "entertaining companion, pleasant conversationalist" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Samira boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Samira is primarily a girl name.

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