Amelia vs Tamija

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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Tamija

Girl #5,859 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"African-American creative construction blending Tamika + -ija suffix"

Origin: African-American

Cultural Roots

African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,859
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tami, Mija

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Tamija Rank #5,859

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5859 for Tamija.

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

Tamija ___

  • Tamija Marie
  • Tamija Nicole
  • Tamija Renee
  • Tamija Denise
  • Tamija Lanell
  • Tamija Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Tamija

Tamika Darius Shanelle Malik Latoya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Tamija more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Tamija at #5859 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Tamija mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Tamija means "African-American creative construction blending Tamika + -ija suffix" (African-American origin).

Are Amelia and Tamija boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Tamija is primarily a girl name.

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