Amelia vs Zechariah

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

Zechariah

Boy #902 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian American Ethiopian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#902
Total SSA Count
261
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zech, Zack, Zak

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zechariah Rank #902

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #902 for Zechariah.

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

Zechariah ___

  • Zechariah James
  • Zechariah Cole
  • Zechariah Thomas
  • Zechariah David
  • Zechariah Elijah
  • Zechariah Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zechariah

Elijah Ezekiel Josiah Isaiah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zechariah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zechariah at #902 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zechariah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zechariah means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Zechariah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zechariah is primarily a boy name.

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