Amelia vs Shamir

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
Full profile for Amelia →

Shamir

Boy #3,862 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"diamond, hardest stone"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,862
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sham, Mir

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Shamir →

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Shamir Rank #3,862

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3862 for Shamir.

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

Shamir ___

  • Shamir David
  • Shamir Joseph
  • Shamir Eli
  • Shamir Aaron
  • Shamir Solomon
  • Shamir Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shamir

Tamir Eitan Noa Yael Gideon

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Shamir more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shamir at #3862 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Shamir mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Shamir means "diamond, hardest stone" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Shamir boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons

Shamir vs Amelia Amelia vs Aurora Amelia vs Aubrey Amelia vs Lainey Amelia vs Hallie
← Full profile: Amelia ← Full profile: Shamir Browse all baby names