Amelia vs Shem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shem

Boy #6,712 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"reputation, legacy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,712
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Shem Rank #6,712

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6712 for Shem.

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

Shem ___

  • Shem David
  • Shem Eli
  • Shem Aaron
  • Shem Joseph
  • Shem Noah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shem

Ham Japheth Noah Kenan Arpachshad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Shem more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shem at #6712 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Shem mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Shem means "reputation, legacy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Shem boy or girl names?

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

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