Amelia vs Zora

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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Zora

Girl #915 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, aurora"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Slavic Bosnian Serbian Croatian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#915
Total SSA Count
289
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zora Rank #915

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #915 for Zora.

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

Zora ___

  • Zora Neale
  • Zora Mae
  • Zora Blue
  • Zora Lee
  • Zora Jean
  • Zora Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zora

Langston Ida Ella August Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zora more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zora at #915 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zora mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zora means "dawn, aurora" (Slavic origin).

Are Amelia and Zora boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zora is primarily a girl name.

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