Amelia vs Zaha

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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Zaha

Girl #6,221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining, glowing with light"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Iraqi Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,221
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Za

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zaha Rank #6,221

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6221 for Zaha.

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

Zaha ___

  • Zaha Leila
  • Zaha Nour
  • Zaha Sara
  • Zaha Grace
  • Zaha Marie
  • Zaha Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zaha

Layla Nour Zara Amir Khalid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zaha more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zaha at #6221 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zaha mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zaha means "shining, glowing with light" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Zaha boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zaha is primarily a girl name.

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