Amelia vs Zala

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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Zala

Girl #5,240 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, lovely"

Origin: Slovenian

Cultural Roots

Slovenian South Slavic Ethiopian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,240
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zal, Zee

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zala Rank #5,240

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5240 for Zala.

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

Zala ___

  • Zala Rose
  • Zala Marie
  • Zala Elise
  • Zala Noelle
  • Zala Camille
  • Zala Renée

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zala

Mila Lena Nika Tara Soren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zala more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zala at #5240 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zala mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zala means "beautiful, lovely" (Slovenian origin).

Are Amelia and Zala boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zala is primarily a girl name.

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