Amelia vs Zara

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

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Zara

Girl #234 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blooming flower, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew English Eastern European African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#234
Total SSA Count
1,327
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zee, Zar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zara Rank #234

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #234 for Zara.

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

Zara ___

  • Zara Grace
  • Zara Rose
  • Zara Jade
  • Zara Violet
  • Zara Elise
  • Zara Noelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zara

Mia Layla Nia Kai Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zara more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zara at #234 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zara mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zara means "blooming flower, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Zara boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zara is primarily a girl name.

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