Amelia vs Zipporah

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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Zipporah

Girl #2,886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bird, sparrow"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian Ethiopian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,886
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zippy, Zippi, Pora

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zipporah Rank #2,886

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2886 for Zipporah.

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

Zipporah ___

  • Zipporah Grace
  • Zipporah Faith
  • Zipporah Hannah
  • Zipporah Ruth
  • Zipporah Naomi
  • Zipporah Miriam

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zipporah

Miriam Rebekah Naomi Elijah Caleb

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zipporah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zipporah at #2886 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zipporah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zipporah means "bird, sparrow" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Zipporah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zipporah is primarily a girl name.

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