Amelia vs Zorah

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

Zorah

Girl #3,962 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, the bright place"

Origin: Hebrew (Tzorah)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew Slavic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,962
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zo, Rory

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zorah Rank #3,962

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3962 for Zorah.

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

Zorah ___

  • Zorah Mae
  • Zorah Belle
  • Zorah Grace
  • Zorah Louise
  • Zorah Wren
  • Zorah Clare

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zorah

Mira Cora Jasper Atticus Senna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zorah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zorah at #3962 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zorah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zorah means "dawn, the bright place" (Hebrew (Tzorah) origin).

Are Amelia and Zorah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zorah is primarily a girl name.

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