Amelia vs Tamar

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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Tamar

Girl #2,364 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"date palm tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Georgian Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,364
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tammy, Tami

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Tamar Rank #2,364

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2364 for Tamar.

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

Tamar ___

  • Tamar Ruth
  • Tamar Leah
  • Tamar Sarah
  • Tamar Miriam
  • Tamar Naomi
  • Tamar Rachel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Tamar

Dvora Naomi Yael Amos Ariel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Tamar more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Tamar at #2364 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Tamar mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Tamar means "date palm tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Tamar boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Tamar is primarily a girl name.

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