Amelia vs Zamarah

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

Zamarah

Girl #5,490 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"night conversation, to entertain"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

American African-American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,490
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zam, Mara, Zara

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zamarah Rank #5,490

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5490 for Zamarah.

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

Zamarah ___

  • Zamarah Grace
  • Zamarah Rose
  • Zamarah Elise
  • Zamarah Faith
  • Zamarah Jade
  • Zamarah Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zamarah

Amara Zahara Tamara Kamara Imara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zamarah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zamarah at #5490 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zamarah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zamarah means "night conversation, to entertain" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Zamarah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zamarah is primarily a girl name.

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