Amelia vs Samiya

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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Samiya

Girl #2,044 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sublime, high-ranking"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic East African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,044
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sam, Sami

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Samiya Rank #2,044

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2044 for Samiya.

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

Samiya ___

  • Samiya Fatima
  • Samiya Noor
  • Samiya Zahra
  • Samiya Aisha
  • Samiya Layla
  • Samiya Hana

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Samiya

Amira Naomi Layla Idris Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Samiya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Samiya at #2044 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Samiya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Samiya means "sublime, high-ranking" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Samiya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Samiya is primarily a girl name.

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