Amelia vs Semira

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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Semira

Girl #6,505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fulfilled desire, exalted"

Origin: Amharic/Ethiopian

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian African Arabic Hebrew Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,505
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Semi, Mira, Sem

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Semira Rank #6,505

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6505 for Semira.

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

Semira ___

  • Semira Grace
  • Semira Rose
  • Semira Marie
  • Semira Faith
  • Semira Lily
  • Semira Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Semira

Amara Zara Layla Nadia Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Semira more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Semira at #6505 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Semira mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Semira means "fulfilled desire, exalted" (Amharic/Ethiopian origin).

Are Amelia and Semira boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Semira is primarily a girl name.

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