Amelia vs Maddie

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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Maddie

Girl #837 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high tower"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#837
Total SSA Count
321
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mad, Mads

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maddie Rank #837

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #837 for Maddie.

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

Maddie ___

  • Maddie Rose
  • Maddie Grace
  • Maddie Elizabeth
  • Maddie Claire
  • Maddie Jean
  • Maddie Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maddie

Lily Sophie Jake Caleb Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maddie more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maddie at #837 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maddie mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maddie means "high tower" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Maddie boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maddie is primarily a girl name.

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