Amelia vs Zarya

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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Zarya

Girl #4,644 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"morning glow, aurora"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Slavic Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,644
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Zari

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zarya Rank #4,644

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4644 for Zarya.

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

Zarya ___

  • Zarya Rose
  • Zarya Violet
  • Zarya Grace
  • Zarya Jade
  • Zarya Iris
  • Zarya Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zarya

Sasha Mila Anya Dmitri Nikolai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zarya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zarya at #4644 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zarya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zarya means "morning glow, aurora" (Slavic origin).

Are Amelia and Zarya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zarya is primarily a girl name.

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