Amelia vs Zelda

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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Zelda

Girl #745 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gray battle maiden"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic Jewish/Yiddish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#745
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zel

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zelda Rank #745

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #745 for Zelda.

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

Zelda ___

  • Zelda Rose
  • Zelda June
  • Zelda Pearl
  • Zelda Mae
  • Zelda Violet
  • Zelda Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zelda

Beatrix Hazel Winifred Clementine Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zelda more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zelda at #745 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zelda mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zelda means "gray battle maiden" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Zelda boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zelda is primarily a girl name.

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