Amelia vs Zoe

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

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Zoe

Girl #29 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Greek zoe

Cultural Roots

Greek English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29
Total SSA Count
5,719
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zoe Rank #29

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #29 for Zoe.

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

Zoe ___

  • Zoe Grace
  • Zoe Anne
  • Zoe Elizabeth
  • Zoe Mae
  • Zoe Kate
  • Zoe Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zoe

Chloe Mia Leo Max Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zoe more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zoe at #29 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zoe mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zoe means "life" (Greek zoe origin).

Are Amelia and Zoe boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zoe is primarily a girl name.

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