Amelia vs Shamari

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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Shamari

Boy #6,304 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"modern coinage, possibly 'thankful lion'"

Origin: African-American coined

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,304
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sham, Mari

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Shamari Rank #6,304

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6304 for Shamari.

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

Shamari ___

  • Shamari James
  • Shamari Lee
  • Shamari Xavier
  • Shamari Deon
  • Shamari Ray
  • Shamari Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shamari

Amari Kamari Tamara Zion Omari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Shamari more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shamari at #6304 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Shamari mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Shamari means "modern coinage, possibly 'thankful lion'" (African-American coined origin).

Are Amelia and Shamari boy or girl names?

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

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