Amelia vs Sariah

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

Sariah

Girl #1,011 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is princess, noble ruler"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Latter-day Saint Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,011
Total SSA Count
253
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sari, Ria

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sariah Rank #1,011

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1011 for Sariah.

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

Sariah ___

  • Sariah Grace
  • Sariah Mae
  • Sariah Rose
  • Sariah Faith
  • Sariah Hope
  • Sariah Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sariah

Nephi Lehi Naomi Lydia Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sariah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sariah at #1011 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Sariah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sariah means "God is princess, noble ruler" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Sariah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Sariah is primarily a girl name.

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