Amelia vs Zoraya

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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Zoraya

Girl #6,177 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Pleiades star cluster, dawn light"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,177
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zora, Raya, Zory

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zoraya Rank #6,177

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6177 for Zoraya.

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

Zoraya ___

  • Zoraya Marie
  • Zoraya Rose
  • Zoraya Isabelle
  • Zoraya Grace
  • Zoraya Amara
  • Zoraya Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zoraya

Amara Leila Yasmin Zara Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zoraya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zoraya at #6177 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zoraya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zoraya means "Pleiades star cluster, dawn light" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Zoraya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zoraya is primarily a girl name.

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