Amelia vs Sharon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sharon

Girl #1,230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,230
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sheri, Shari, Shaz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Sharon Rank #1,230

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1230 for Sharon.

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

Sharon ___

  • Sharon Lynn
  • Sharon Anne
  • Sharon Marie
  • Sharon Lee
  • Sharon Kay
  • Sharon Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sharon

Karen Donna Linda Gary Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Sharon more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Sharon at #1230 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Sharon mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Sharon means "fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Sharon boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Sharon is primarily a girl name.

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