Amelia vs Zaila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zaila

Girl #2,734 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, power"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African American Arabic East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,734
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zai

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zaila Rank #2,734

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2734 for Zaila.

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

Zaila ___

  • Zaila Grace
  • Zaila Marie
  • Zaila Amara
  • Zaila Rose
  • Zaila Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zaila

Zara Amara Kai Zion Nyla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zaila more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zaila at #2734 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zaila mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zaila means "strength, power" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Zaila boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zaila is primarily a girl name.

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