Amelia vs Taraji

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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Taraji

Girl #4,265 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"hope, faith"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

African American East African Swahili-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,265
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tara, T, Raji

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Taraji Rank #4,265

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4265 for Taraji.

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

Taraji ___

  • Taraji Nicole
  • Taraji Renee
  • Taraji Marie
  • Taraji Simone
  • Taraji Elise
  • Taraji Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Taraji

Zuri Amara Kwame Imani Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Taraji more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Taraji at #4265 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Taraji mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Taraji means "hope, faith" (Swahili origin).

Are Amelia and Taraji boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Taraji is primarily a girl name.

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