Amelia vs Zakiya

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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Zakiya

Girl #3,833 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, innocent"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim African Swahili African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,833
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zaki, Kiya

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zakiya Rank #3,833

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3833 for Zakiya.

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

Zakiya ___

  • Zakiya Amina
  • Zakiya Fatima
  • Zakiya Nadia
  • Zakiya Layla
  • Zakiya Aisha

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zakiya

Amara Zara Ibrahim Malik Yasmin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zakiya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zakiya at #3833 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zakiya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zakiya means "pure, innocent" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Zakiya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zakiya is primarily a girl name.

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