Amelia vs Tariq

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

✓ All Clear
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Tariq

Boy #1,405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Somali African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,405
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
T, Riq

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Tariq Rank #1,405

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1405 for Tariq.

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

Tariq ___

  • Tariq Hassan
  • Tariq Ibrahim
  • Tariq Malik
  • Tariq Amir
  • Tariq Rashid
  • Tariq Khalid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Tariq

Malik Amir Kareem Nadia Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Tariq more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Tariq at #1405 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Tariq mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Tariq means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Tariq boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Tariq is primarily a boy name.

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