Amelia vs Zuri

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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Zuri

Girl #277 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, good, fine"

Origin: Swahili (Bantu)

Cultural Roots

East African Swahili-speaking American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#277
Total SSA Count
1,140
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zu

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zuri Rank #277

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #277 for Zuri.

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

Zuri ___

  • Zuri Rose
  • Zuri Amara
  • Zuri Jade
  • Zuri Grace
  • Zuri Simone
  • Zuri Amani

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zuri

Amara Nia Kofi Ade Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zuri more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zuri at #277 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zuri mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zuri means "beautiful, good, fine" (Swahili (Bantu) origin).

Are Amelia and Zuri boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zuri is primarily a girl name.

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