Amelia vs Zion

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

Zion

Boy #151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"highest point, citadel of Jerusalem"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Rastafarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#151
Total SSA Count
2,359
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zi, Z

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zion Rank #151

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #151 for Zion.

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

Zion ___

  • Zion James
  • Zion Michael
  • Zion David
  • Zion Emmanuel
  • Zion Elijah
  • Zion Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zion

Judah Eden Elijah Naomi Cairo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zion more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zion at #151 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zion mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zion means "highest point, citadel of Jerusalem" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Zion boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zion is primarily a boy name.

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