Amelia vs Zamiyah

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

Zamiyah

Girl #3,488 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"possibly exalted, praised (from -iyah pattern)"

Origin: Arabic influence

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,488
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zami, Mia, Miah

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zamiyah Rank #3,488

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3488 for Zamiyah.

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

Zamiyah ___

  • Zamiyah Rose
  • Zamiyah Grace
  • Zamiyah Nicole
  • Zamiyah Renee
  • Zamiyah Faith
  • Zamiyah Hope

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zamiyah

Amiyah Tamiyah Kamiyah Zion Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zamiyah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zamiyah at #3488 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zamiyah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zamiyah means "possibly exalted, praised (from -iyah pattern)" (Arabic influence origin).

Are Amelia and Zamiyah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zamiyah is primarily a girl name.

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