Amelia vs Zafira

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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Zafira

Girl #5,201 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"successful, prosperous"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic North African South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,201
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zafi, Zara, Fira

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zafira Rank #5,201

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5201 for Zafira.

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

Zafira ___

  • Zafira Nour
  • Zafira Amira
  • Zafira Layla
  • Zafira Rose
  • Zafira Sofia
  • Zafira Fatima

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zafira

Zahra Amira Farida Yasmin Rania

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zafira more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zafira at #5201 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zafira mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zafira means "successful, prosperous" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Zafira boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zafira is primarily a girl name.

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