Amelia vs Zarayah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zarayah

Girl #5,889 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"radiant princess, blooming one"

Origin: Arabic Zahra + Hebrew Zara

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American Multicultural

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,889
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Raya, Zari

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zarayah Rank #5,889

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5889 for Zarayah.

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

Zarayah ___

  • Zarayah Grace
  • Zarayah Nicole
  • Zarayah Marie
  • Zarayah Simone
  • Zarayah Faith
  • Zarayah Destiny

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zarayah

Aaliyah Amara Nadia Zion Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zarayah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zarayah at #5889 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zarayah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zarayah means "radiant princess, blooming one" (Arabic Zahra + Hebrew Zara origin).

Are Amelia and Zarayah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zarayah is primarily a girl name.

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