Amelia vs Shifra

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

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Shifra Rank #3,461

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3461 for Shifra.

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

Shifra ___

  • Shifra Miriam
  • Shifra Esther
  • Shifra Rivka
  • Shifra Leah
  • Shifra Rachel
  • Shifra Naomi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shifra

Puah Miriam Elisheva Devorah Binyamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Shifra more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shifra at #3461 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Shifra mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Shifra means "to improve, to make beautiful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Shifra boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Shifra is primarily a girl name.

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