Amelia vs Zamaya

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

Zamaya

Girl #5,030 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"night rain (from Amaya root)"

Origin: Japanese/Basque blend

Cultural Roots

African-American Caribbean American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,030
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zam, Maya, Zaya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zamaya Rank #5,030

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5030 for Zamaya.

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

Zamaya ___

  • Zamaya Rose
  • Zamaya Elise
  • Zamaya Jade
  • Zamaya Renee
  • Zamaya Simone
  • Zamaya Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zamaya

Amara Zuri Kalani Amaya Zavion

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zamaya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zamaya at #5030 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zamaya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zamaya means "night rain (from Amaya root)" (Japanese/Basque blend origin).

Are Amelia and Zamaya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zamaya is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons