Amelia vs Shalom

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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Shalom

Boy #1,723 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, completeness, welfare"

Origin: Hebrew root shin-lamed-mem

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Ethiopian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,723
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shali, Lomi

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Shalom Rank #1,723

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1723 for Shalom.

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

Shalom ___

  • Shalom Moshe
  • Shalom David
  • Shalom Yonatan
  • Shalom Eliezer
  • Shalom Avi
  • Shalom Tzvi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shalom

Noam Tov Simcha Revital Liora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Shalom more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shalom at #1723 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Shalom mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Shalom means "peace, completeness, welfare" (Hebrew root shin-lamed-mem origin).

Are Amelia and Shalom boy or girl names?

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

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