Amilah vs Zorah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amilah

Girl #3,952 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hopes"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,952
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mila

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Amilah Rank #3,952
Zorah Rank #3,962

Amilah is more popular, ranked #3952 vs #3962 for Zorah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amilah ___

  • Amilah Grace
  • Amilah Rose
  • Amilah Zara
  • Amilah Nour
  • Amilah Jade
  • Amilah Claire

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 Amilah

Zahra Yasin Layla Omar Nadia

If you choose Zorah

Mira Cora Jasper Atticus Senna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amilah or Zorah more popular?

Amilah is more popular, ranked #3952 compared to Zorah at #3962 in the United States.

What do Amilah and Zorah mean?

Amilah means "one who hopes" (Arabic origin). Zorah means "dawn, the bright place" (Hebrew (Tzorah) origin).

Are Amilah and Zorah boy or girl names?

Amilah is primarily a girl name. Zorah is primarily a girl name.

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