Amelia vs Zelma

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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Zelma

Girl #6,713 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"helmet of God, divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,713
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zel, Zellie, Elma

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zelma Rank #6,713

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6713 for Zelma.

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

Zelma ___

  • Zelma Marie
  • Zelma Louise
  • Zelma Ann
  • Zelma Grace
  • Zelma Jean
  • Zelma Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zelma

Velma Thelma Alma Elna Mabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zelma more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zelma at #6713 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zelma mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zelma means "helmet of God, divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Zelma boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zelma is primarily a girl name.

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