Amelia vs Zavia

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

Zavia

Girl #6,031 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"new house, bright"

Origin: Basque Etxaberri

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,031
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zav, Zia, Via

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zavia Rank #6,031

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6031 for Zavia.

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

Zavia ___

  • Zavia Rose
  • Zavia Nicole
  • Zavia Marie
  • Zavia Grace
  • Zavia Renee
  • Zavia Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zavia

Xander Zara Zion Aria Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zavia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zavia at #6031 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zavia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zavia means "new house, bright" (Basque Etxaberri origin).

Are Amelia and Zavia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zavia is primarily a girl name.

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