Amelia
Meaning
"work, industriousness"
Origin: Germanic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3
- Total SSA Count
- 12,740
- Syllables
- 4
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Amy, Millie, Mel
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"work, industriousness"
Origin: Germanic
"dawn, aurora, morning light"
Origin: Slavic
Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4667 for Zoriah.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zoriah at #4667 in the United States.
Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zoriah means "dawn, aurora, morning light" (Slavic origin).
Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zoriah is primarily a girl name.