Amelia vs Tamara

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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Tamara

Girl #1,755 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"date palm tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Russian Eastern European English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,755
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tammy, Tammi, Tami

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Tamara Rank #1,755

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1755 for Tamara.

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

Tamara ___

  • Tamara Rose
  • Tamara Lynn
  • Tamara Marie
  • Tamara Louise
  • Tamara Ann
  • Tamara Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Tamara

Natasha Svetlana Sophia Dmitri Alexei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Tamara more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Tamara at #1755 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Tamara mean?

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

Are Amelia and Tamara boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Tamara is primarily a girl name.

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