Amelia vs Shari

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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Shari

Boy #19,249 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine law, path to the watering hole"

Origin: Arabic Sharia

Cultural Roots

American South Asian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,249
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sha

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Shari Rank #19,249

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #19249 for Shari.

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

Shari ___

  • Shari Ali
  • Shari Khan
  • Shari Raj
  • Shari James
  • Shari Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shari

Rashid Tariq Indira Priya Aryan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Shari more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shari at #19249 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Shari mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Shari means "divine law, path to the watering hole" (Arabic Sharia origin).

Are Amelia and Shari boy or girl names?

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

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