Amelia vs Zamari

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

Zamari

Boy #1,560 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to sing, music"

Origin: Swahili/Arabic

Cultural Roots

East African Swahili-speaking African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,560
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zam, Mari, Z

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zamari Rank #1,560

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1560 for Zamari.

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

Zamari ___

  • Zamari Elijah
  • Zamari James
  • Zamari Isaiah
  • Zamari Marcus
  • Zamari Jordan
  • Zamari Kai

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zamari

Amari Zuri Imani Zion Khari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zamari more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zamari at #1560 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zamari mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zamari means "to sing, music" (Swahili/Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Zamari boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zamari is primarily a boy name.

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