Amelia vs Zarina

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

Zarina

Girl #2,329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"golden, made of gold"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Russian Central Asian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,329
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zara, Rina, Zee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zarina Rank #2,329

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2329 for Zarina.

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

Zarina ___

  • Zarina Rose
  • Zarina Grace
  • Zarina Marie
  • Zarina Elise
  • Zarina Faith
  • Zarina Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zarina

Cyrus Darius Leila Jasmine Aram

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zarina more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zarina at #2329 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zarina mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zarina means "golden, made of gold" (Persian origin).

Are Amelia and Zarina boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zarina is primarily a girl name.

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