Amelia vs Zoei

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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Zoei

Girl #5,434 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,434
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zo, Zee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zoei Rank #5,434

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5434 for Zoei.

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

Zoei ___

  • Zoei Grace
  • Zoei Marie
  • Zoei Ann
  • Zoei Rose
  • Zoei Nicole
  • Zoei Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zoei

Chloe Emma Lily Noah Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zoei more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zoei at #5434 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zoei mean?

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

Are Amelia and Zoei boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zoei is primarily a girl name.

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