Amaia vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaia

Girl #600 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"high place, elevated ground"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

Basque Spanish Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#600
Total SSA Count
500
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, May, Ama

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amaia Rank #600
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #600 for Amaia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaia ___

  • Amaia Rose
  • Amaia Luz
  • Amaia Elena
  • Amaia Sofia
  • Amaia Claire
  • Amaia Ines

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 Amaia

Nerea Ane Kepa Mikel Leire

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaia or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Amaia at #600 in the United States.

What do Amaia and Amelia mean?

Amaia means "high place, elevated ground" (Basque origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Amaia and Amelia boy or girl names?

Amaia is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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