Amelia vs Shaheen

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
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Shaheen

Boy #4,759 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peregrine falcon"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Pakistani Iranian Afghan Arab

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,759
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shah, Shahi

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Shaheen Rank #4,759

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4759 for Shaheen.

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

Shaheen ___

  • Shaheen Ali
  • Shaheen Reza
  • Shaheen Khan
  • Shaheen Ahmad
  • Shaheen Hassan
  • Shaheen Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shaheen

Aryan Darius Cyrus Rayan Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Shaheen more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shaheen at #4759 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Shaheen mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Shaheen means "peregrine falcon" (Persian origin).

Are Amelia and Shaheen boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Shaheen is primarily a boy name.

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