Amelia vs Zalilah

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
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zalilah Rank #6,698

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6698 for Zalilah.

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

Zalilah ___

  • Zalilah Nur
  • Zalilah Aisha
  • Zalilah Fatima
  • Zalilah Amira
  • Zalilah Sana
  • Zalilah Rania

Sibling Name Ideas

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Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zalilah

Yasmin Karima Tariq Zain Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zalilah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zalilah at #6698 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zalilah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zalilah means "distinguished, majestic" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Zalilah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zalilah is primarily a girl name.

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