Amelia vs Maddalena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddalena

Girl #6,353 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"elevated one; woman from the high place"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian European Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,353
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Madda, Lena, Magdala

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maddalena Rank #6,353

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6353 for Maddalena.

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

Maddalena ___

  • Maddalena Rosa
  • Maddalena Lucia
  • Maddalena Sofia
  • Maddalena Chiara
  • Maddalena Bianca
  • Maddalena Fiora

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maddalena

Alessandra Valentina Serafina Giovanni Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maddalena more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maddalena at #6353 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maddalena mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maddalena means "elevated one; woman from the high place" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Maddalena boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maddalena is primarily a girl name.

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