Amelia vs Zahraa

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
Full profile for Amelia →

Zahraa

Girl #4,346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"radiant, bright, luminous"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian Shia Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,346
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Zazu, Zee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Zahraa →

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zahraa Rank #4,346

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4346 for Zahraa.

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

Zahraa ___

  • Zahraa Fatima
  • Zahraa Maryam
  • Zahraa Noor
  • Zahraa Aisha
  • Zahraa Rose
  • Zahraa Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zahraa

Fatima Maryam Noor Hassan Hussein

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zahraa more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zahraa at #4346 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zahraa mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zahraa means "radiant, bright, luminous" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Zahraa boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zahraa is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Zahraa vs Amelia Amelia vs Samantha Amelia vs Anna Amelia vs Ariana Amelia vs Lyla
← Full profile: Amelia ← Full profile: Zahraa Browse all baby names