Amelia vs Zarah

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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Zarah

Girl #1,388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic English East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,388
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zar, Zee

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zarah Rank #1,388

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1388 for Zarah.

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

Zarah ___

  • Zarah Grace
  • Zarah Noelle
  • Zarah Rose
  • Zarah Amara
  • Zarah Imani
  • Zarah Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zarah

Layla Amara Nadia Elias Micah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zarah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zarah at #1388 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zarah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zarah means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Zarah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zarah is primarily a girl name.

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