Amelia vs Zachariah

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zachariah Rank #570

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #570 for Zachariah.

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

Zachariah ___

  • Zachariah James
  • Zachariah Cole
  • Zachariah Thomas
  • Zachariah Eli
  • Zachariah Grant
  • Zachariah David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zachariah

Jeremiah Elijah Abigail Micah Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zachariah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zachariah at #570 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zachariah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zachariah means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Zachariah boy or girl names?

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

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