Amai vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amai

Boy #3,156 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sweet, gentle"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Zimbabwean Shona

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,156
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, Ami

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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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Popularity Comparison

Amai Rank #3,156
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3156 for Amai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amai ___

  • Amai James
  • Amai Elias
  • Amai John
  • Amai Kai
  • Amai River
  • Amai Cole

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amai

Kai Zuri Nia Amara Kion

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amai or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Amai at #3156 in the United States.

What do Amai and Amelia mean?

Amai means "sweet, gentle" (Japanese origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Amai and Amelia boy or girl names?

Amai is primarily a boy name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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