Amelia vs Zamira

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

Zamira

Girl #1,545 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"song, melody, nightingale"

Origin: Arabic (zamir)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Central Asian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,545
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zami, Mira, Zee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zamira Rank #1,545

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1545 for Zamira.

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

Zamira ___

  • Zamira Rose
  • Zamira Jade
  • Zamira Leila
  • Zamira Nour
  • Zamira Sofia
  • Zamira Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zamira

Zaynab Layla Yusuf Omar Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zamira more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zamira at #1545 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zamira mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zamira means "song, melody, nightingale" (Arabic (zamir) origin).

Are Amelia and Zamira boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zamira is primarily a girl name.

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