Amelia vs Zahira

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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Zahira

Girl #3,947 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, radiant, shining"

Origin: Arabic (zahir)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,947
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Zahi

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zahira Rank #3,947

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3947 for Zahira.

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

Zahira ___

  • Zahira Amira
  • Zahira Leila
  • Zahira Fatima
  • Zahira Nour
  • Zahira Rania

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zahira

Kareem Layla Omar Yasmine Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zahira more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zahira at #3947 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zahira mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zahira means "bright, radiant, shining" (Arabic (zahir) origin).

Are Amelia and Zahira boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zahira is primarily a girl name.

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