Amelia vs Zaiyah

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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Zaiyah

Girl #6,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"radiant, shining light"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

American African-American Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,256
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay, Zai

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zaiyah Rank #6,256

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6256 for Zaiyah.

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

Zaiyah ___

  • Zaiyah Rose
  • Zaiyah Grace
  • Zaiyah Marie
  • Zaiyah Nicole
  • Zaiyah Renee
  • Zaiyah Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zaiyah

Zion Zara Aaliyah Amara Nyla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zaiyah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zaiyah at #6256 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zaiyah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zaiyah means "radiant, shining light" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Zaiyah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zaiyah is primarily a girl name.

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