Amelia vs Zelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zelia

Girl #5,551 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"zealous, ardent, passionate"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Spanish Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,551
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zel, Zelie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zelia Rank #5,551

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5551 for Zelia.

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

Zelia ___

  • Zelia Marie
  • Zelia Rose
  • Zelia Grace
  • Zelia Isabelle
  • Zelia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zelia

Celia Lyra Felix Theo Mira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zelia at #5551 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zelia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zelia means "zealous, ardent, passionate" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Zelia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zelia is primarily a girl name.

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