Amelia vs Zailee

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

Zailee

Girl #3,867 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"modern invented name"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,867
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zai, Zee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zailee Rank #3,867

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3867 for Zailee.

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

Zailee ___

  • Zailee Grace
  • Zailee Marie
  • Zailee Rose
  • Zailee Faith
  • Zailee Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zailee

Zayden Kailani Braylee Jaylen Paisley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zailee more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zailee at #3867 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zailee mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zailee means "modern invented name" (American English origin).

Are Amelia and Zailee boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zailee is primarily a girl name.

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