Amelia vs Zendaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zendaya

Girl #943 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to give thanks, thankfulness"

Origin: Shona (Zimbabwe)

Cultural Roots

African Shona American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#943
Total SSA Count
279
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zen, Daya, Zay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zendaya Rank #943

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #943 for Zendaya.

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

Zendaya ___

  • Zendaya Marie
  • Zendaya Rose
  • Zendaya Faith
  • Zendaya Grace
  • Zendaya Noelle
  • Zendaya Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zendaya

Zara Malia Solomon Quincy Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zendaya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zendaya at #943 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zendaya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zendaya means "to give thanks, thankfulness" (Shona (Zimbabwe) origin).

Are Amelia and Zendaya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zendaya is primarily a girl name.

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