Amelia vs Zella

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
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zella Rank #1,848

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1848 for Zella.

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

Zella ___

  • Zella Mae
  • Zella Rose
  • Zella Grace
  • Zella June
  • Zella Claire
  • Zella Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zella

Stella Milo Felix Hazel Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zella more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zella at #1848 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zella mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zella means "shade, shadow" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Zella boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zella is primarily a girl name.

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