Amelia vs Zaryah

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

Zaryah

Girl #4,085 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, lady"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African-American American Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,085
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zari, Ry, Riah

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zaryah Rank #4,085

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4085 for Zaryah.

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

Zaryah ___

  • Zaryah Rose
  • Zaryah Grace
  • Zaryah Noelle
  • Zaryah Simone
  • Zaryah Jade
  • Zaryah Sky

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zaryah

Amiyah Sariah Mariah Zarion Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zaryah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zaryah at #4085 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zaryah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zaryah means "princess, lady" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Zaryah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zaryah is primarily a girl name.

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