Amelia vs Zarai

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

Zarai

Girl #6,244 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Latino/Hispanic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,244
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Rai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zarai Rank #6,244

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6244 for Zarai.

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

Zarai ___

  • Zarai Marie
  • Zarai Grace
  • Zarai Lynn
  • Zarai Elise
  • Zarai Nicole
  • Zarai Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zarai

Isaiah Eliana Jonah Miriam Caleb

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zarai more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zarai at #6244 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zarai mean?

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

Are Amelia and Zarai boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zarai is primarily a girl name.

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