Amelia vs Shams

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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Shams

Girl #3,789 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sun, sunlight"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,789
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Shams Rank #3,789

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3789 for Shams.

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

Shams ___

  • Shams Noor
  • Shams Layla
  • Shams Fatima
  • Shams Sara
  • Shams Aisha

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shams

Noor Qamar Zara Omar Yasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Shams more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shams at #3789 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Shams mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Shams means "sun, sunlight" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Shams boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Shams is primarily a girl name.

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