Amelia vs Yarah

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

Yarah

Girl #5,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small butterfly, honeybee"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Israeli Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,190
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yara, Yari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Yarah Rank #5,190

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5190 for Yarah.

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

Yarah ___

  • Yarah Rose
  • Yarah Marie
  • Yarah Grace
  • Yarah Layla
  • Yarah Noor
  • Yarah Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yarah

Lara Zara Nour Youssef Karim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Yarah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Yarah at #5190 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Yarah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Yarah means "small butterfly, honeybee" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Yarah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Yarah is primarily a girl name.

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