Amelia vs Zari

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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Zari

Girl #2,369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"golden thread, brocade"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Arabic South Asian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,369
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zar, Zee, Ri

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zari Rank #2,369

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2369 for Zari.

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

Zari ___

  • Zari Rose
  • Zari Sofia
  • Zari Jade
  • Zari Noor
  • Zari Layla
  • Zari Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zari

Zara Nadia Cyrus Darius Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zari more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zari at #2369 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zari mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zari means "golden thread, brocade" (Persian origin).

Are Amelia and Zari boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zari is primarily a girl name.

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