Amelia vs Zaiya

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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Zaiya

Girl #4,988 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"radiant, brilliant light"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,988
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay, Zi

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zaiya Rank #4,988

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4988 for Zaiya.

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

Zaiya ___

  • Zaiya Marie
  • Zaiya Grace
  • Zaiya Nicole
  • Zaiya Faith
  • Zaiya Rose
  • Zaiya Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zaiya

Amara Layla Zion Nadia Cairo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zaiya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zaiya at #4988 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zaiya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zaiya means "radiant, brilliant light" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Zaiya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zaiya is primarily a girl name.

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