Amelia vs Zahrah

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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Zahrah

Girl #5,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining, luminous"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,331
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Zah

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zahrah Rank #5,331

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5331 for Zahrah.

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

Zahrah ___

  • Zahrah Nour
  • Zahrah Yasmine
  • Zahrah Rose
  • Zahrah Marie
  • Zahrah Lina
  • Zahrah Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zahrah

Fatima Maryam Yusuf Ibrahim Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zahrah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zahrah at #5331 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zahrah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zahrah means "shining, luminous" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Zahrah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zahrah is primarily a girl name.

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