Amelia vs Zahir

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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Zahir

Boy #756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"conspicuous, apparent"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#756
Total SSA Count
339
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zahi, Z

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zahir Rank #756

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #756 for Zahir.

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

Zahir ___

  • Zahir Ali
  • Zahir Omar
  • Zahir Hassan
  • Zahir Ibrahim
  • Zahir Malik
  • Zahir Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zahir

Layla Amara Yasmin Idris Amani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zahir more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zahir at #756 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zahir mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zahir means "conspicuous, apparent" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Zahir boy or girl names?

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

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