Amelia vs Zylah

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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Zylah

Girl #1,533 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shadow, shade (if derived from Hebrew Zillah)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,533
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zy, Zi

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Zylah Rank #1,533

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1533 for Zylah.

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

Zylah ___

  • Zylah Grace
  • Zylah Pearl
  • Zylah Dawn
  • Zylah Jade
  • Zylah Faye
  • Zylah Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zylah

Lyra Wren Ember Zara Caspian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Zylah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Zylah at #1533 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Zylah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Zylah means "shadow, shade (if derived from Hebrew Zillah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Zylah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Zylah is primarily a girl name.

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