Amelia vs Zillah

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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Zillah

Girl #6,129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shade, shadow, protection"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Christian/Biblical American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,129
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zill, Zia, Zilly

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zillah Rank #6,129

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6129 for Zillah.

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

Zillah ___

  • Zillah Rose
  • Zillah Mae
  • Zillah Dawn
  • Zillah Grace
  • Zillah Faith
  • Zillah Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zillah

Arabella Miriam Isadora Ezra Elias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zillah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zillah at #6129 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zillah mean?

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

Are Amelia and Zillah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zillah is primarily a girl name.

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