Amelia vs Zelphia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zelphia

Girl #9,721 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"dripping myrrh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Southern American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,721
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zel, Zellie, Phil

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zelphia Rank #9,721

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #9721 for Zelphia.

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

Zelphia ___

  • Zelphia Mae
  • Zelphia Ann
  • Zelphia Rose
  • Zelphia Grace
  • Zelphia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zelphia

Zelpha Delphia Beulah Melvina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zelphia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zelphia at #9721 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zelphia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zelphia means "dripping myrrh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Zelphia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zelphia is primarily a girl name.

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